Monday, November 26, 2007 

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Picente: Lower Sales Tax Takes Effect Dec. 1

            Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today reminded retailers and shoppers that Oneida County ’s combined sales tax rate will drop as of December 1^st to 8.75%.

            “ Oneida County will not longer be in the position of having the highest sales tax rate in the state, which is an important part of restoring Oneida County ’s image as a favorable place to live, work and shop,” Picente said. “The reduced sales tax rate allows us to maintain enough of a revenue stream to support the vital operations of County Government while also helping us become stronger fiscally.”

           Picente said the reduced sales tax rate is an incentive for shoppers to patronize Oneida County merchants. “If shoppers have been looking at other counties because of the sales tax issue, this is a good chance for them to look close to home and discover that we have a wide variety of retailers throughout the county, from the national chains to some outstanding home-grown specialty shops that can offer a wide range of products and services. Oneida County ’s retail sector has been growing with new options for shoppers, and during this Christmas shopping season, I hope that shoppers will explore both new and long-time retailers to find great values.”