Government and Politics
November 1, 2022
From: City Of JustinImportant Dates
- November 1 - 6:00 P.M. Parks Board Meeting
- November 4 - 9:00 A.M. Arbor Day Celebration
- November 7 - 5:00 P.M. Municipal Court
- November 8 - Election Day | Hazardous Waste Pickup
- November 10 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Meeting
- November 11 - City Hall Closed | Veteran's Day
- November 15 - 6:30 P.M. Planning & Zoning Meeting
- November 17 - 6:00 P.M. EDC/CDC Meeting
- November 24 - City Hall Closed | Thanksgiving
- November 25 - City Hall Closed
Household Hazardous Waste Pickup
Sign up for Hazardous Waste Removal by Sunday, November 6 by 5:00 PM. Please have your items out by 8:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Always follow the placement guidelines for safe and efficient pickup. Visit hhwsolutions.com/justin or call 972-440-2040.
Arbor Day Celebration
Come out and celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, November 4 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at City Hall. The celebration will include a tree planting ceremony, giveaways that include tree growing packets, activity packets for children, and much more!
Justin Street Maintenance Sales Tax
What is a street maintenance sales tax?
- The Texas Tax code authorizes all cities to establish a special sales tax for the repair and maintenance of existing city streets. Establishment, or continuation, of the tax must be approved by a city’s voters. Currently, a one quarter-cent sales tax is collected from all sales transactions occurring within the City of Justin that are subject to sales tax.
What is its purpose?
- The funds collected provide cost-effective rehabilitation and preventive maintenance of public streets within the city limits of Justin. The goal is to improve mobility and maintain roadways to prevent deterioration and costly rebuilds.
How long has Justin been collecting sales tax for street maintenance?
- Justin voters initially approved the street maintenance sales tax in November 2018. The tax must be reauthorized by the voters every four years and will be on the ballot for voter consideration on November 8, 2022.
How much has been collected so far?
- Approximately $1.7 million has been collected since April 2019.
How has the money been spent?
- The sales tax has been used to fund maintenance on street located within Old Town. Primarily through a mill and overlay program, whereby, the surface asphalt is removed, base repairs are made, and a new asphalt surface is placed. Some debt has been funded for the reconstruction of Jackson and Barrett Streets south of 1st Street.
When will the street maintenance sales tax expire?
- Unless reauthorized by the voters in November 2022, the sales tax will expire on December 31, 2022.