Oklahoma Record
Shawnee
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Leftover 2018 half-cent sales tax — public safety funds

Summary

Fire officials said remaining public-safety dollars from the 2018 half-cent tax can't cover both a fire training structure ($1-6 million) and Fire Station One renovations, and asked the Commission to steer the money toward Fire Station One.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $800,000 remains for public safety from the half-cent tax.

✅Who benefits

Fire department operations and Fire Station One's facility needs.

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