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owl The funding needs far roadways and transit to move people throughout the county exceed current local and state revenue sources. In- creasing the Local Option Sales Tax allows for investment in roads and bridges and reduces pressure on the county property tax to fund costly transportation projects. Washington County is committed to providing quality ser- vices through responsible leadership, innova- tion and the cooperation of dedicated people. Washington County was assigned a AAA bond rating by Moody's Investors Service and a AAA bond rating by Standard & Poor's in 2019, main- taining ratings that have been in effect for years. This shows Washington County's fiscal responsi- bility, and offers an assurance that it will use the funds generated by the tax responsibly. • titan counties, Washington County is 1 of 4 which does not have the Full 0.5% LasskQation Sales Tax implemented. 130,000 vehicles travel to and from Wisconsin through Washington County, the third fastest growing Minnesota county, every day. Many of these travelers buy taxable items in the county. This tax will be applicable to out-of-state con- sumers who use Washington County roadways. 1 ww.co.washington.mn.us/SalesTax �VR W%,14 The funding needs for roadways and transit to move people throughout the county exceed current local and state revenue sources. In- creasing the Local Option Sales Tax allows for investment in roads and bridges and reduces pressure on the county property tax to fund costly transportation projects. Washington County is committed to providing quality ser- vices through responsible leadership, innova- tion and the cooperation of dedicated people. AT s-ViN o * * 11 R M Washington County was assigned a AAA bond rating by Moody's Investors Service and a AAA bond rating by Standard & Poor's in 2019, main- taining ratings that have been in effect for years. This shows Washington County's fiscal responsi- bility, and offers an assurance that it will use the funds generated by the tax responsibly. an counties, Washington ich does not have the full Tales Tax implemented, N=P 130,000 vehicles travel to and from Wisconsin through Washington County, the third fastest growing Minnesota county, every day. Many of these travelers buy taxable items in the county. This tax will be applicable to out-of-state con- sumers who use Washington County roadways. lrw-ww.co.washington.mn.us/SalesTax