Garland County Referred Ordinance No. O-26-07 — continuation of 0.625% county road sales and use tax

What it does

The continuation of the levy of 0.625% local sales and use Tax within the County to finance all or a portion of the costs of improvements to existing, roads, streets, and related structures, including particularly, without limitation, overpasses, underpasses, bridges and sidewalks, and any necessary land, easements, rights of way and related intersection improvements, drainage and traffic control devices and improvements therefor (collectively, the "Improvements"). If the question is approved, there will be a continuation of the existing levy within the County of 0.625% sales and use tax, the net collections of which after the State of Arkansas deducts its administrative charges and required rebates will be divided per capita among the County and the Municipalities within in the County pursuant to state law. The term of the sales and use tax levy shall be July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.

A YES vote means

Garland County's existing 0.625% sales and use tax would continue from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032 for road, street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, shared per person between the county and its cities.

A NO vote means

Garland County's 0.625% road sales and use tax would not continue.

What it would cost

0.625% sales tax: $0.63 on a $100 taxable purchase. It would continue a tax already in place rather than add a new one.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Official text: source

Background

Garland County's current 0.625% road sales tax was levied by Ordinance O-21-36 with voter approval, and it expires June 30, 2027, according to Ordinance O-26-07.

If voters approve, the tax would continue from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032, and net collections would be split per capita between the county and the cities in it, according to the ordinance.

On July 13, 2026 the Quorum Court adopted O-26-07 by a 13–0 vote and also adopted an emergency clause 13–0, according to the meeting minutes.

Put on the ballot by Garland County Quorum Court, 13–0, July 13, 2026 (Ordinance O-26-07).

From official source 1, official source 2, official source 3.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Garland County Referred Ordinance No. O-26-07 mean?

Garland County's existing 0.625% sales and use tax would continue from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032 for road, street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, shared per person between the county and its cities.

What does a NO vote on Garland County Referred Ordinance No. O-26-07 mean?

Garland County's 0.625% road sales and use tax would not continue.

How many votes does Garland County Referred Ordinance No. O-26-07 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Garland County Referred Ordinance No. O-26-07?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.