Street Sales Tax Reauthorization

STREET SALES TAX REAUTHORIZATION

On the November 6, 2018 ballot, Nassau Bay residents will be asked to reauthorize the 1/4 cent sales tax allocation dedicated for street repairs. State law requires this optional tax be approved by voters every four years. Since 2002, Nassau Bay voters have overwhelming approved this 1/4 cent sales tax allocation. To date, approximately $973,000 has been bid and spent on repairs for the City's aging streets with funds from this tax.

The Street Sales Tax fund creates a constant revenue stream, approximately $107,000 each year is dedicated to repairing and maintaining our streets. This tax is collected by anyone who eats or shops in Nassau Bay, residents and non-residents alike.

While the list of needed projects usually exceeds the funding the City has available, the City continues to make great progress over the last few years, and continuously takes the most urgent projects.

Voting for the November 6th Election Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted through the Harris County Elections Division, as the City of Nassau Bay has entered into a Joint Election Agreement with Harris County for the conduct of the election.

The schedule for Early voting is:

• Monday, October 22 to Friday, October 26 – 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Saturday, October 27 – 7:00am to 7:00pm

• Sunday, October 28 – 1:00pm to 6:00pm

• Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 2 – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Residents may at any early voting site (there are 45 polling locations). The nearest location for Nassau Bay residents will be the Freeman Branch Library (16616 Diana Lane).

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6, and will be held in the Nassau Bay City Hall Council Chamber (1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200) from 7:00am to 7:00pm. On Election Day, you must vote in your precinct.

You may also vote by mail if you meet certain qualifications. Applications for ballot by mail can be requested by calling the Harris County Elections Division at 713.755.6965 or by visiting www.harrisvotes.com. Should you have any questions regarding this optional tax, or if you would like more information about early voting or voting by mail, please contact City Secretary Sandra Ham at sandra.ham@nassaubay.com or 281.333.4211.