SPLOST 9/FLOST Public Information Session

This public information session held by the Augusta, Georgia government on April 15, 2026, focused on two ballot questions for the May 19 election concerning continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST 9) and the introduction of a new Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST). The session provided detailed explanations of the proposed $375 million SPLOST 9 funding allocation across public safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and other government projects, emphasizing accountability and transparency in project completion. The FLOST was described as a half-cent sales tax dedicated solely to property tax relief, shifting some revenue from property taxes to sales taxes. Attendees raised concerns about project delays, maintenance funding for parks and recreational facilities, road safety, and public amenities, which officials addressed by outlining ongoing efforts to improve transparency, project prioritization, and maintenance budgeting. The session did not include formal votes but served to inform the public about the tax proposals and their fiscal impacts.