Why the Louisville Tax (2A) May Have Failed

My remark that Louisville fell into a general anti-tax mood is challenged somewhat by Louisville resident William Kucharski in today's Daily Camera. He contends people have been supportive of other taxes, just not this one.

Louisville will lose out on about $800,000 next year from the tax that 2A called for. The tax would have been applied to new construction materials purchased outside Louisville and delivered for use within the city. Much of this tax would be borne by new home construction or residential remodeling; it is likely many people who voted against it would never have even had to pay it.