Columbia voters will be heading to the polls in April to vote on a local use tax ballot measure. The city council approved placing the item on the April ballot during Monday night’s meeting. Columbia city leaders say a use tax would ensure that purchases from vendors located outside city limits are subject to the …
Columbia’s city council considering use tax ballot measure
Columbia officials say vendors located outside city limits and internet-based vendors have a competitive advantage over Columbia vendors because they don’t have to charge the local sales tax. Staff has prepared an ordinance to place a local use tax on the April ballot, and that will be first-read at tonight’s (Monday) city council meeting. The …