Rescue Our Waterways

Rescue Our Waterways Vote yes to the 1/4 cent sales tax to Rescue Our Waterways.

The Board of Commissioners resolved in an August 15, 2016 resolution to designate funds raised through the Article 46 one-quarter cent (1/4¢) sales and use tax as follows:

•Waterway Dredging and Maintenance – the Board of Commissioners intends to allocate Article 46 one-quarter cent (1/4¢) County sales and use tax proceeds for waterway dredging and maintenance and has appointed a waterway managem

ent board to prioritize the need for these purposes and administer the funds to accomplish the waterway dredging and maintenance. The Carteret County Finance Department estimates, based on current sales tax figures, that the one-fourth of a penny sales and use tax would generate approximately $2,500,000 annually. Those funds will then be matched by the State of NC in a 2 to 1 match, meaning the county would have over $7,000,000 annually.

09/02/2020

As everyone is aware, Hurricane Laura devastated Louisiana. We are trying to raise some money to help with the relief efforts there. Please donate if you can, our Swansboro Rotary Foundation paypal link is right here. 👇👇👇 Thank you for your continued support!

www.paypal.com/paypalme/SwansboroRotary

09/26/2018

As of Sunday, we've been able to support the community after Hurricane Florence with:
-28,849 meals
-22,838 drinks
-8,218 snacks
-5,573 opportunities for emotional and spiritual care.

Good morning, Carteret County! Heading to the polls today? Don’t forget to vote YES to rescue our waterways. A ¼ cent sa...
11/08/2016

Good morning, Carteret County! Heading to the polls today? Don’t forget to vote YES to rescue our waterways. A ¼ cent sales tax increase will help fund dredging and maintenance efforts to many of our frequently utilized waterways, including the Newport River, entrances to county Harbors of Refuge, Bulkhead Channel, Morgan Creek, Money Island Channel, and Bogue Inlet.

TOMORROW, FOLKS! To vote, head to your usual polling place to cast your ballot. Remember, at the bottom of the second pa...
11/07/2016

TOMORROW, FOLKS! To vote, head to your usual polling place to cast your ballot. Remember, at the bottom of the second page of your ballot, you can choose whether or not you wish to increase Carteret County’s sales tax. This sales tax increase will help dredge and maintain our county’s waterways in an efficient manner (with help from our visitors!). Vote YES tomorrow!

As residents of Carteret County, we know the importance of our waterways for both our economy and for leisure. Slightly ...
11/06/2016

As residents of Carteret County, we know the importance of our waterways for both our economy and for leisure. Slightly raising the sales tax is a way to provide the funds to keep our precious waterways open. This tax increase will include both residents and visitors in the monetary effort to open and maintain our waterways, and provides residents with an alternative to an increase in property taxes. Vote YES on November 8th and rescue our waterways!

If this referendum IS NOT passed, there will be an increase in property taxes on our homes in Carteret County. It will t...
11/05/2016

If this referendum IS NOT passed, there will be an increase in property taxes on our homes in Carteret County. It will take more time to raise the money needed to fund the waterway efforts, and funds will be raised strictly by residents. However, if this referendum IS passed, visitors can help us raise money in a timely and efficient manner by paying a local sales tax (which excludes groceries, gas, prescription medication, vehicles, and more). Vote YES!

In addition to being a great place for leisure activities, Carteret County’s waterways are a major part of our economy. ...
11/04/2016

In addition to being a great place for leisure activities, Carteret County’s waterways are a major part of our economy. This is why we should vote FOR a ¼ cent sales tax increase when we hit the polls on November 8th! This sales tax referendum will efficiently raise $2.5 million annually to help dredge and maintain our waterways in which we rely so heavily.

5 DAYS! In just five days, we will all head to the polls and place our votes. On the bottom of the second page of the ba...
11/03/2016

5 DAYS! In just five days, we will all head to the polls and place our votes. On the bottom of the second page of the ballot, you will see “[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter percent (0.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.” If you want to save the waterways of Carteret County, vote YES to increase the local sales tax 1/4 of a cent.

31 counties around us have ALREADY voted and approved a local sales tax increase, including Onslow and New Hanover count...
11/03/2016

31 counties around us have ALREADY voted and approved a local sales tax increase, including Onslow and New Hanover counties. Let’s learn from our neighbors and vote to increase our sales tax and rescue our waterways, as well.

Currently, Carteret County is spending General Fund money to keep our waterways open and maneuverable. However, more mon...
11/01/2016

Currently, Carteret County is spending General Fund money to keep our waterways open and maneuverable. However, more money is needed to make sure ALL waterways are properly dredged and maintained. If we work together and vote YES for a local sales tax increase, we – along with those visiting our county – can fund and rescue our waterways!

Make sure to look for the last item on the back side of your ballot and vote FOR this 1/4 cent tax referendum to Rescue ...
10/28/2016

Make sure to look for the last item on the back side of your ballot and vote FOR this 1/4 cent tax referendum to Rescue Our Waterways! Let's let visitors that use and enjoy our waterways help share in the cost and responsibility of our county's waterway maintenance!

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