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Sales Tax Election

McAlester voters rejected a sales tax that would have paid for road repairs, so the city now has to find another way to fix its streets. If you drive, bike, or walk around town, that means rough roads may stick around longer unless leaders come up with a Plan B.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026