Article: Income tax increase on May 8 ballot The 0.25 percentage point rise to 1.5 percent would be permanent, but still lower than most in the area.

TIPP CITY -- After debating among themselves the best options for raising more money for capital improvements, city council members will have a few weeks to sell the option chosen.

In the days leading to the May 8 primary, city voters can expect to hear more about the 0.25 percent permanent income tax proposal.

The council voted unanimously Feb. 20 to place that request, which would generate around $820,000 annually in its initial years, on the ballot.

If approved, the tax would go into effect in January.

The money would be used for capital projects such as road maintenance and storm water improvements.

The city's current tax rate is 1.25 percent, with 0.25 percent added in 2002 for 10 ...

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