Transportation Sales Tax Vote

As Mecklenburg County continues to experience rapid growth, our transportation system faces increasing pressures to keep pace. From daily commutes to accessing local businesses and connecting with friends and family, the way we move through our community shapes both our quality of life and our economic opportunities. This November, residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard on a proposed one-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding a forward-looking, 30-year transportation plan for our roads, buses, and rail systems. Together, we can take decisive steps toward a more connected, accessible, and efficient future.The proposed one-cent sales tax adjustment, which would raise the local rate to 8.25%, has been designed with community priorities and economic fairness in mind. Essential items like groceries, gasoline, and prescription medications would remain exempt, ensuring that critical needs are not impacted. If approved, the plan could generate over $19 billion in dedicated transportation funding over three decades, addressing growing demands for safer roads, expanded transit options, and improved traffic flow. Your voice as a voter is critical — the decisions we make today will shape the Mecklenburg County of tomorrow.