1% Total Sales Tax increase for up to 20 years went in effect July 1, 2025.

• Civic Center Sports Complex Measure Explanation

This measure will allow the City to finance the remodeling, upgrades, and additions to the Civic Center Sports Complex for 20 years or until $6,745,000 plus the costs of collecting and administering the tax is collected, whichever comes first. This measure will allow for renovations to the existing Civic Center, along with the addition of a new, multi-use turf baseball field.

• VFW Arena Measure Explanation

This measure will allow the City to finance the reconstruction and upgrades of the VFW Memorial Arena for 20 years or until $8,000,000 plus the costs of collecting and administering the tax is collected, whichever comes first. This measure will allow for upgrades and enhancements at the VFW Arena.

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East Grand Forks base is 8.375%. 

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