Knoxvillians weigh in on proposed sales tax increase to fund local improvements

Knoxvillians weigh in on proposed sales tax increase to fund local improvements

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Earlier this week, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced she would ask the city council to put a half-cent local option sales tax increase on the November ballot. If approved, the increased sales tax could raise as much as $47 million for things like affordable housing, neighborhood investments, and park improvements. 6 News went out to Market Square to ask people residents their thoughts on the proposal. The propos…