"Fayette

County must meet the needs of a growing student

population, if we are to maintain the high

quality of education the county has been known

for in the past," said Dennis Floyd,

president of the Home Builders Association of

Midwest Georgia.

"We've studied

the issue, and we agree that the SPLOST method is

the best way to go. Because it is a sales tax,

SPLOST funds do not impact property taxes in any

way. In addition, under this proposal, the sales

tax for schools is limited in duration (five

years) and in total proceeds ($90 million).

"We also like

the fact that the tax burden would not fall

entirely on Fayette County property owners,"

he added. "Under a sales tax, out-of-county

visitors as well as residents of this county who

do not pay property taxes, such as renters, would

contribute to this through the payment of sales

tax."

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