Golden Valley: Sales tax increase on ballot

The City of Golden Valley is asking voters to approve a 1.25% sales tax increase to fund $105 million in infrastructure upgrades for police, fire and public works. Golden Valley wants to build and enhance several city facilities that administrators believe are outdated and no longer support modern needs. To do so, the city is asking for a 1.25% sales tax increase to finance the building projects over a 30-year period.