Is an increase to Apache Junction’s city sales tax needed? City officials, staff believe so

Apache JunctionBy Wendy Miller | Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA

City officials want to know if residents would support an increase in the city sales tax to pay for improvements to its main thoroughfare, which they say is “dire need” of help.

During their Aug. 18 work session, members of the Apache Junction City Council discussed the city’s efforts to educate residents about a proposed improvement project for Apache Trail between Meridian and Idaho roads.

That stretch of the thoroughfare, according to a fact sheet being distributed by the city to residents, is in “dire” condition.

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