GILBERT, AZ — Gilbert town council voted on Tuesday to raise the sales tax from 1.5% to 2%. That translates to 50 cents more for every $100 spent.
The council also voted to add a 2% tax to online purchases through Arizona vendors that make less than $100,000 in sales per year and to bump up the bed tax, placed on hotels in the town, to 5%.
Town leaders say recent state cuts at the legislature are part of the reason they’re turning to taxes.
There are a variety of projects they are hoping the tax increase will help cover, including additional parks and amenities for the town and expanding several police and public safety buildings, including an advocacy center for crime victims.
