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City of Goodlettsville Sales and Use Tax Referendum

On the ballot in
City of Goodlettsville
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Goodlettsville Investment Act (Ordinance No. 26-1146) for the purpose of investing in vital City services such as parks, roads, and public safety, by increasing the City’s sales tax by a half-penny per dollar, be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

A vote For approves Ordinance No. 26-1146, raising the city's sales tax by a half-penny per dollar for city services such as parks, roads and public safety.

A “No” vote means

A vote Against rejects the ordinance; the city's sales tax is not increased.

The ballot's choices are For and Against. Goodlettsville also lies partly in Sumner County, whose voters in the city vote on it too.

Sources

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