Randolph County voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposed sales and use tax increase aimed at expanding the county’s sheriff’s department and constructing a new jail.
The Randolph County Quorum Court approved the ordinance to place the tax measure on the ballot, allowing residents to have the final say on the additional funding. If voters approve the proposal, the allocated funds would be directed toward addressing law enforcement infrastructure needs, including the construction of a new detention facility for the county.
County officials say the measure comes in response to growing demands on the sheriff's department and the need for updated facilities. Details on the specific tax rate or anticipated revenue from the proposal have not yet been disclosed.
The vote will coincide with the general election, giving Randolph County residents the opportunity to weigh in on a critical funding initiative for public safety.