Declining sales tax revenue raises concerns at city council meeting, something to watch

Officer Jordan Roberts presents a request for an upgrade to the Police Department’s taser equipment at the April 14 Fayette City Council meeting.

The Fayette City Council reviewed declining sales tax revenues and approved several purchases and personnel actions during its April 14 meeting. City Treasurer Dawn Clapp reported that March sales tax collections totaled $307,240.96, with net general fund revenue of $263,358.50. The total represents a decrease of more than $30,000 from the previous month and nearly $27,000 compared to the same time last year.


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