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The Morris Leatherman Company May 2024 Sales Tax Referendum: Respondents were reminded that Minnesota cities and counties are permitted to ask for legislation to permit a public vote on an increase in the local sales tax to pay for improvements that are regionally significant. The sales tax is assessed in the same way as the state sales tax, exempting items such as clothes and groceries. During the 2023 legislative session, the City of Roseville was given permission to hold a sales tax referendum this November for the construction of a Public Works and Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility and a new license and passport center. Fifty-six percent report awareness of the November sales tax referendum. They were told the City will ask voters to approve two questions for a new local half-cent sales tax increase for up to 20 years. The sales tax would expire once the approved projects are fully funded. By a 69%-24% majority, residents support the referendum for the construction of a Public Works and Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility. Strong support outnumbers strong opposition by a 13%-5% margin. Supporters base their decision on “reasonable cost,” “like instead of property tax increase,” and “needed.” Opponents base their verdict on “current inflation and economy,” “no more tax increases of any kind,” and “not needed.” They were informed a second referendum question would be required to allow the funds from the same half-cent sales tax increase to be used to build a new license and passport center. There would not be a second half-cent sales tax increase if this referendum question passes. By a 66%-29% majority, residents support the referendum for the construction of a new license and passport center. Strong support outnumbers strong opposition by a 14%-7% margin. Supporters again base their decision on “reasonable cost,” “like instead of property tax increase,” “needed.” Opponents base their verdict on “current inflation and economy” and “not needed.” Next, respondents were read three statements and asked if each one would affect their decisions. The table below shows the statement, followed by the percentage of respondents who are “more likely” to support the referenda, “less likely” to support the referenda,” and “makes no difference” to them. 5 Qbhf!67!pg!357