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Guilford County voters approve a sales tax increase that includes teacher pay

The Daily Greensboro teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you shop in Guilford County, the sales tax is going up. Voters approved the increase, which the Hickory Daily Record calls historic, and it takes effect in 2027.

The approved sales tax supports four things starting in 2027

Gets sales tax moneyWhat the reports say
Educator payCould reach paychecks as soon as January
Rural fire departmentsSupported starting in 2027
Community collegesSupported starting in 2027
Local municipalitiesSupported starting in 2027

Sources: Hickory Daily Record, WFMY News 2

  • Funds: educator pay, rural fire departments, community colleges, municipalities
  • Teacher paychecks: as soon as January, a commissioner says
  • Per-teacher amounts: not yet determined

If you teach in Guilford County, you may be wondering when it shows up. WFMY News 2 quotes a county commissioner on how the new tax could reach paychecks, and what each teacher gets hasn't been set.

Sources: Hickory Daily Record, WFMY News 2

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