Little Flock Voters to Decide on Proposed 1% Sales Tax Increase

Voters in Little Flock will decide on a proposed 1% sales tax increase after the measure ended in a tie during the primary election. Mayor Jeff Van Sickler stated the additional revenue would help the city manage rising costs and fund priorities like police vehicles, employee pay increases, and road improvements. The proposed increase would generate nearly $320,000 in additional revenue for the city each year.

The city is facing higher expenses for fuel, utilities, and insurance, and the proposed tax aims to keep Little Flock competitive with neighboring communities. Van Sickler noted that the city's starting pay for certified police officers is $6 below the median among nine comparable communities.

A municipality in Northwest Arkansas, involving Little Flock, is currently being discussed.