FORT SMITH, Ark. — The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith asked voters to consider extending the one-quarter of 1% sales and use tax for another 10 years.
Voters chose to not continue with the extension that helps keep tuition reasonable and help maintenance and operation costs, as well as capital improvements that support four-year-degree programs, according to supporters of the tax extension.
In 2001, voters chose to pass a tax that would support the growth of UAFS.
Chair of Friends of UAFS, Michael Barr, says about 20% of local seniors end up attending UAFS and stay local.
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