Amid some concern that voters might oppose SPLOST 6 when it comes up on a March referendum ballot next year, Hall County Commission Chairman Tom Oliver expressed confidence that it would pass.
"It'll be a real disservice to our future generation if we don't pass this, and we will," Oliver said.
SPLOST 6 would support $240 million worth of capital funds projects for Hall County and the cities of Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Clermont, Gillsville, Buford and Braselton for six years if approved by the voters.
Oakwood City Manager Stan Brown said he wanted more information about sewer project funding for his city, and also sales tax revenue distribution.
"I'm really more concerned at this point about the sewer projects and whether city projects would be eligible for funding under that program," Brown said.
All municipal representatives present at the meeting hosted by the City of Gainesville at the Fair Street Neighborhood Center indicated support for SPLOST, but Clermont Councilman John Brady said heâ
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