Originally published March 9, 2017, by Belleville News-Democrat
Editor’s note: On April 4, St. Clair County voters will decide whether they support a 1 percent sales tax increase for school facilities and whether they support a 1 percent sales tax increase for public safety. This is the first story in a series of five.
Phyllis Gordan says she went back to work after retirement because her fixed income wasn’t enough to cover her expenses.
The 65-year-old Belleville resident works as a receptionist today.
“I’m gonna make it, but it’s just hard,” she said.
Gordan said two separate proposals to raise the sales tax rate in St. Clair County would hit retirees especially hard.
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