Shafter explores sales tax increase to fund city services and infrastructure

Shafter explores sales tax increase to fund city services and infrastructure

The city of Shafter is considering a sales tax increase that would cost residents an estimated $1 per day per household, with the additional revenue being reinvested into city services and infrastructure improvements.City officials presented the proposal during a special city council meeting Tuesday night, emphasizing that while the city's current financial position is stable, additional revenue will be needed to maintain services and fund futur…