Spending money in Plano makes cents: Chamber helping city encourage spending in Plano

By Kim Nguyen / Plano Star-courier
August 12, 2009

While the city council and staff are working to keep the city’s budget deficit at bay, the Plano Chamber of Commerce is helping out with a campaign to boost sales tax revenues in Plano.

On Monday, the Chamber launched “Plano First -- It Makes Cents,” an awareness campaign that encourages Plano residents to spend their money within city limits.

With the city’s sales tax revenue falling, the city council is considering a property tax increase to offset the city’s projected $3.9 million deficit. Should the hike be approved in October, Plano residents would see an additional $30 on yearly property taxes for the city.

Mayor Phil Dyer is grateful that the Chamber has stepped up in a time of need to help the city generate sales tax dollars.

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