Hillsborough County’s transportation tax referendum fails

The county asked voters if they would approve a 1% sales tax over the next 30 years to help fund transit and road improvements.

The county asked voters if they would approve a 1% sales tax over the next 30 years to help fund transit and road improvements.

Hillsborough County court appeal means residents can continue to vote on transportation tax

Earlier this month, a judge ruled against the tax referendum’s ballot language, and the county has appealed.

The lawsuit focuses on language that the county crafted for a November ballot.