May 08, 2024

Norton County approves sales tax to support health care

Posted May 08, 2024 9:57 PM

Hays Post

In a special election on Tuesday, voters in Norton County approved a 1% sales tax to benefit health care.

The ballot question passed with 547 votes for and 215 votes against the sales tax question.

Norton County Hospital and Clinics will receive 75% of the sales tax revenue, and Norton County EMS services will receive 25%.