Sales tax referendum to be on April ballot, aldermen deny needle exchange permit

It was all about generating revenue at the Monday, Jan. 10, meeting of
the Rockford City Council, as aldermen voted to place the 1
percentage-point sales tax referendum on the April 5 ballot.

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http://rockrivertimes.com/2011/01/10/sales-tax-referendum-to-be-on-april-ballot-aldermen-deny-needle-exchange-permit/