Sample Tax Ballots

SAMPLE BALLOT FOR ELECTION ON TAX BEING LEVIED FOR THE FIRST TIME

Shall an ordinance passed by the ___________________________(governing body) of _________________(city) on ______________, 20___ , numbered __________________ and published in ____________________, a newspaper of general circulation in ________________________ County, which levied a tax on the same privileges subject to the Retailers’ Sales Tax Act under Chapter 6, Parts 1–6, Title 67, Tennessee Code Annotated, as the same may be amended, which are exercised within ___________ (city), to be levied and collected as provided in the act and at the rate of _______________, except as limited or modified by statute, become operative?

YES, for the Ordinance ____________

NO, against the Ordinance ____________

SAMPLE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO INCREASE COUNTY OR CITY SALES TAX

Shall a resolution (or ordinance) passed by the Board of County Commissioners (or city governing body) of ___________________(county or city) on ______________, 20____, numbered _____________ and published in _______________________, a newspaper of general circulation in ___________________County, which levied an additional tax on the same privileges subject to the Retailers’ Sales Tax Act under Chapter 6, Parts 1-6, Title 67, Tennessee Code Annotated, as the same may be amended, which are exercised within _______________________ (county or city), to be levied and collected as provided in the Act at an amended rate of __________________, except as limited or modified by statute, become operative?

YES, for the Resolution (or Ordinance) ____________

NO, against the Resolution (or Ordinance) ____________