Northwoods tax measure seeks public vote to fund police equipment; sponsor estimates roughly $100,000 annual revenue

Apr 8, 2026

Representative Fountain Henderson presented HB 3,277 to authorize a municipal ballot tax for public-safety equipment in Northwoods, a fourth-class city; members asked about projected revenues and oversight, and the sponsor said the city and mayor requested the filing.

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Representative Fountain Henderson introduced House Bill 3,277, a local-option tax intended to appear on Northwoods’ ballot to raise funds for police equipment and other public-safety needs.

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