2024 Sales and Use Tax Election Emergency Services District No. 8 On November 5, 2024, voters within Williamson County ESD No. 8 will consider Proposition A: the adoption of up to a 2% sales and use tax to fund local emergency services, bringing the total tax rate to 8.25%.This tax would apply to all goods purchased in ESD 8 as well as at online retailers.
Proposition A would:
Maintain a high level of emergency service for ESD 8 residents
Support the Georgetown Fire Department’s 10-year plan to build up to three new fire stations and hire additional staff
Keep tax dollars local
Election Dates
If approved, the 2% local sales tax will fund emergency services in ESD 8 at a similar rate to neighboring districts, including Round Rock, Liberty Hill, Hutto, Jarrell, and Florence—all of which fund their emergency services through a combination of property tax and sales tax. Without additional funding, emergency response times are likely to increase.
October 21 - November 1: Early in-person voting October 25: Last day to request a ballot by mail November 5: Election Day
About Emergency Services District No. 8 ESD 8 is the taxing entity responsible for overseeing fire and medical emergency services in the area. It ensures that residents in rural areas outside of the City of Georgetown receive high-quality emergency response from the Georgetown Fire Department.
Visit WilcoESD8.org for more information | Visit WilcoTX.gov/elections for polling locations and hours Paid for by Williamson County ESD No.8
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