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Clark County Sales Tax Increase Gets Thumbs Down

Author Shawn Tempesta
Fear not, it appears as though the Clark County sales tax will not be getting increased.

As if life isn’t expensive enough. The Clark County Commission met today to discuss the possibility of increasing the Clark County sales tax from 8.375% to 8.5%. Simply for our OCD brain, a more simplified number would be more easier to manage, but we’d prefer it go down, not up.

Clark County Commission chairman Tick Segerblom added the agenda item in a surprise move to many. Well, constituents were likely on the phone and on social media speaking out against the idea of it, because the idea died as fast as it was resurrected.

Three fellow commissioners (Michael Naft, Jim Gibson and Marilyn Kirkpatrick) said they would not sign off on any increase in the Clark County sales tax. And with that the motion was shot down.

Back in 2019, an Assembly Bill in Carson City allowed counties to increase their sales tax rate by as much as 0.25%. Back then, the Clark County sales tax rate was 8.25%. Back in 2020, the county approved an increase of 0.125% to 8.375%. That tiny tick up increased the county’s coffers by around $54 million dollars.

What A Clark County Sales Tax Hike Of 0.125% Would Mean

We thankfully will not have to do the back of the napkin math in the short term, but what would a 0.125% tax rate increase mean for our wallet? In short: not much, but more than you’d want.

A $10 purchase would see the post-pax price go from $10.84 to $10.85. Yes, one penny. It’s not massive. Meanwhile a $40,000 car would see the after tax price go from $43,350 to $43,400… a $50 increase. Again, a drop in the bucket. But enough drops in a bucket, and you start to notice it.

No one wants life to get more expensive so it is nice to see the Clark County sales tax increase to get denied. They’ll have to find another way to pay for the A’s stadium.

Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Weirdest Weather Events That've Happened In Las Vegas, Clark County

This year, Las Vegas has seen its most intense monsoon season in over a decade.

According to the National Weather Service, we haven’t received over an inch of rainfall since 2015. This year, Las Vegas received 1.28 inches of rainfall. And this abnormal weather has come with some dire consequences.

Recently, two people were found dead in a flood channel after intense rainfall in the region, according to 8 News Now.

Along with this horrible situation, social media lit up with tons of videos that showed water pouring from the ceilings of casinos or gushing through the streets of The Strip.

But the extreme flooding isn’t the only weather anomalies that have been plaguing the region. According to National Public Radio, cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and Houston have set heat records almost every summer.

Tornados have even been happening in the region. The NWS reports that since 1950, there has been 42 reported tornados in Clark, Lincoln and Mohave Counties.

With all of these floods and weather occurrences happening, it’s important to know if your living area is prone to flooding. Click HERE to see if your home or property is located within a flood zone.

There’s also a few steps you can take to protect your property if a flash flood warning is sent out.

  • Check your homeowners insurance because most of them do not cover floods.
  • Get sandbags just in case.
  • Place items above your home’s flood line.
  • Flood insurance takes an average of 30 days to kick in.
  • Always have an emergency kit with non-perishable goods, water and a flashlight

You also need to be weary of your vehicle’s safety when it comes to flash floods. A few seconds can lead to a whole road becoming inundated, which is bad news for your car. Here are some tips to help you navigate flood waters, so you can stay safe and keep your car protected!

  • Don’t drive through flooded roads or around barricades (if they’re set up).
  • Six inches of fast moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway.
  • Keep your car in first gear with the revs high if you’re stuck in standing water.
  • If you’re in the middle of standing water and your car stalls then either turn it back on as fast as you can or don’t do it at all. You want to avoid your car from “hydrolocking.”
  • Try to park your car on the highest part of the road if officials issue a flood warning

Since Vegas is experiencing some funky weather amid this monsoon season, here’s a list of the “weirdest” weather events that’ve happened in Las Vegas!

  • A Tornado Touched Down In Mesquite Recently

  • When It Snowed In Las Vegas, Making A Winter Wonderland In The Desert

  • Slightly Apocalyptic: Grasshoppers Invaded The Vegas Strip

  • A Casual Tornado At The Luxor Pool

    Dust devil hits pool goers at Luxor Resort & Casino

    A powerful dust devil brought pool day at a resort on the strip to a halt, one pool goer captured the aftermath.

  • Thunderstorm Murdered 700 Cows

    According to the Las Vegas Sun, a complex thunderstorm developed over northeast Clark County. This caused a massive flood that killed over 700 cattle at a dairy farm.Cows

  • Operation Save The Animals

    The snowiest winter in Nevada was in 1948-1949, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Due to an influx of snow, a large airlift operation was initiated to get stranded livestock from northern and eastern Nevada. However, it was too late for 25% of the animals.

    Cattle and helicopter

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