Recreational marijuana use sales tax on April Ballot.

McDonald County Commission is letting voters decide whether the county should collect a 3% sales tax
on purchases of recreational marijuana within the county.

When voters approved Amendment 3 last November legalizing the sale of marijuana in Missouri, they also approved a provision within that Amendment allowing governing bodies to impose a sales tax on the retail sale of adult use marijuana. However, county governments must take the extra step of holding an election before collecting the tax. The issue will be on the ballot April 4, 2023.

The sales tax would apply only to the retail sales of adult recreational use marijuana within McDonald County.

Ballot language: “Shall McDonald County, Missouri impose a countywide sales tax of three percent (3%) on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in McDonald County, Missouri?”

Commission donates to Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council

McDonald County Commission has donated $1000 to HSTCC in support of creating an advance water quality testing facility in Neosho, Missouri. see rest of story in minutes.

New Construction may be underway for the Litter Department.

McDonald County Commission is seeking bids on building structures to improve the litter and recycling program in McDonald County.

Hosting Shingles Vaccine Clinic – Monday April 10th

Commission has agreed to host a clinic in their conference room on Monday April 10th, 2023. It will be from 1:00-2:00pm for anyone that is interested. If you are interested in the Shingles Clinic, please register with the Health Department by calling 417-223-4351 Monday -Friday 8am-2pm.