A. Ordinances, Effective Dates: Sales tax ordinances became effective as follows: on August 22, 1967, one percent (1%); and on February 1, 1984, additional two percent (2%), respectively, for a total of a three percent (3%) tax, said ordinances having first gained the approval of a majority of voters of the city of Jay in duly called elections for that purpose as prescribed by 11 Oklahoma Statutes, as amended. (1985 Code ch. 7 § 1-3; amd. 2016 Code)
B. Purpose Of Revenue: It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter, as evidenced by first intent as mandated by the people, to provide through first one percent (1%) tax revenues for the support of the functions of the municipal government of the city, and to provide through the additional two percent (2%) tax revenue for an ambulance service for the city and immediate surrounding area, better streets and alleys, better police and fire protection, better street lighting, and other capital improvements to the city. (1985 Code ch. 7 § 1-4)