Transfer tax tanks

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:57:29 -0500

Opponents of the transfer tax were emboldened by Tuesday's election.

With voters in 16 counties, including Johnston and Chatham, rejecting referenda for the tax, opponents said the fight was over. Dallas Woodhouse, state director of Americans for Prosperity, said Wake County wouldn't dare now.

"If they put a tax on the ballot, it'll get defeated," he said. "And so will some of the commissioners."

Voters looked more favorably on increases in the sales tax. Five counties approved referenda for a sales tax increase.

And an effort to repeal a half-cent sales tax for mass transit in Mecklenburg County failed. Supporters of the tax said taht it worked because they were specific about what the tax pays for. (N&O)

House Speaker Joe Hackney was a big supporter of the tax. (W-SJ)

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