Sales tax sparks lively debate
Supporters, opponents disagree on need for sports complex
STERLING – Carolyn Brechon called the proposed Dixon sports complex “frosting on the cake.”
To that, Josh Albrecht replied, “I don’t know if I’d ever eat a cake without frosting.”
For just short of an hour Monday, both presented contrasting views regarding the 1 percent sales tax proposal for Lee County in a live four-person debate hosted by Sauk Valley Media.
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