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Jackson voters to consider tourism tax increase on Nov. 3 ballot

Jackson voters will decide on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026, whether to raise the city’s tourism taxes on hotels, motels and restaurants to provide increased funding for Visit Jackson initiatives, the Mississippi Free Press reported.

The Mississippi Free Press story says the proposal appears on the Nov. 3 ballot but does not include details on proposed rates, ballot language or supporters and opponents.

Source: Mississippi Free Press

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