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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 12 > Madras’ gas tax is area’s first

Madras’ gas tax is area’s first

Starting at 1 cent, extra charge kicks in in July; lobbyist wants voters to decide

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
August 12, 2009

Madras became the first city in the region to pass a gasoline tax after a 3-2 vote by the City Council on Tuesday night, but opposition could prevent the tax from becoming a reality.

Statewide, some cities are rushing to approve gas-tax proposals that became possible after the Legislature passed....

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