Get ‘N’ Your Business Podcast | SPLOST 9
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Get 'N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with three camden county representatives—Sean Boatwright, Robert Horton, and Alex Blount—each representing our cities in Camden County, GA, to discuss the upcoming SPLOST IX vote. As this 1% sales tax has played crucial part of county funding for 40 years, the episode aims to demystify what SPLOST is and how it directly impacts the residents of Camden CountyGeorgia .
Summary Highlights:
Clarification of SPLOST: SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is a 1% sales tax that has been utilized in Camden County to fund various local projects, including infrastructure and public services.
Common Misconceptions: The guests tackle common misconceptions about SPLOST, emphasizing that it is not a new tax nor a property tax, but a continuation of a long-standing funding mechanism.
Benefits of SPLOST: The discussion highlights how SPLOST revenue has been essential in maintaining and upgrading essential services such as first responder vehicles and Parks & Recreation facilities. Additionally, it helps in covering the bond payment for the City of St. Marys water treatment facility, easing the financial burden on local property taxes.
Economic Impact: The episode also covers how SPLOST is funded not only by local residents but also by visitors who shop, stay in hotels, and buy gas in Camden County, thereby spreading the cost across a broader base.
This episode is particularly useful for Camden County residents looking to understand how their vote on SPLOST IX can affect their community's future infrastructure and services.
Contact Information
Learn More: camdencountyga.gov/SPLOST
Communications Director: Kristen Kennedy
Camden County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 99, 200 E. 4th Street
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 510-5890 – office
(912) 464-0160 – mobile
