2023 City & School Board Elections

Sandra Johnson

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Bloomington City Ballot Questions

SUMMARY:  

• Bloomington's current sales/use tax is 7.525% . 
• Effective October 2023, the State Legislature has passed an additional 1% Hennepin County Tax (.25% for Housing, .75%  for Transportation) which will bring Bloomington's Sales/Use tax for the remainder of 2023 to 8.525%. 
• Passing this additional .5%  will force Bloomington to pay a total sales/use tax for 2024 , 9.025%.

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Question #1: SALES AND USE TAX FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $100 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds, to build a new Community Health and Wellness Center? By voting "yes" on this question you are voting to increase the sales tax in Bloomington to pay for a new building and related updates that provides wellness and recreational activities and that replaces the existing Creekside Community Center and Public Health buildings. If one, two, or all three questions are approved by the voters, the City is only authorized to impose a single one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax increase for a maximum of 20 years or until enough sales tax revenue has been raised to pay for the costs of the voter-approved projects.

Question #2: SALES AND USE TAX FOR BLOOMINGTON ICE GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $35 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds for improvements to the Bloomington Ice Garden (“BIG”)? By voting "yes" on this question you are voting to increase the sales tax in Bloomington to pay for costs related to and improvements of mechanical, refrigeration, and roof systems, accessibility for people with disabilities, new locker rooms, ice sheets, training area, and spectator and concession spaces. If one, two, or all three questions are approved by the voters, the City is only authorized to impose a single one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax increase for a maximum of 20 years or until enough sales tax revenue has been raised to pay for the costs of the voter-approved projects

Question #3: SALES AND USE TAX FOR NINE MILE CREEK CORRIDOR RENEWAL

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $20 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds for new construction and restoration of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor, including Moir and Central Parks? By voting "yes" on this question you are voting to increase the sales tax in Bloomington to pay for improvements including wetland and Nine Mile Creek restoration, new trails, boardwalks, and bridges, accessibility for people with disabilities, and new restrooms, park shelter, playground, and other facilities. If one, two, or all three questions are approved by the voters, the City is only authorized to impose a single one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax increase for a maximum of 20 years or until enough sales tax revenue has been raised to pay for the costs of the voter-approved projects.