I’ll vote no!! We already pay 4.5% state, 1.5% for Roger’s county and 3.0 for the city of Claremore. Another 1%??? That will be 10% of every dollar we spend. Currently Tulsa sales tax is 8.517%, Owasso 8.92%, Catoosa 9.25%, Broken Arrow 8.42% and Claremore 9%. We already pay more than most surrounding cities.

Why are we not privatizing our utilities? It would be cheaper for the city and still bring in revenue. We wouldn't need a new mechanic, or a new garage, or maintenance on vehicles.

Fire the City Manager then elect a Mayor to do the will of the people. Assemble a DOGE so we have a clear view of the city budget and we could save more than 1%

If Claremore is indeed growing, that growth should generate additional tax revenue itself. Increasing the percentage is a bandaid for management opportunities.

Big shocker more taxes.....

the funniest part is the fact if youre not careful which roads you take the potholes will knock your exhaust into the abyss

I think Claremore needs a version of DOGE

First electric increases their rates now Claremore is proposing an increase. I got a laugh on the “improve roads and utilities”. I don’t buy it.

Didn't we just pay a "city manager" a full years salary for one day of work before he resigned not too long ago? Maybe go get that money back.

It's pretty sad that all of us that have lived in this community all of our lives , are still dealing with the same roads and infrastructure...... screw this tax!! VOTE NO! we have been over taxed as it is... start fixing things, then we can start thinking about further down the road.

Would be great if they did what they say, the city streets in claremore are the worst on the world, they would be better off gravel

I’m all about improving what we already have. I am not, however, supportive of growth, per se. If I wanted a larger community, I’d move to Owasso or Tulsa. I prefer small, quaint, and homey. That’s why I settled here many years ago. Why is the goal always “growth”? Not a fan. How about #lessbutimprovedclaremore ? I would vote for that.

It's pretty bad when you learn to drive on Claremore roads by where the potholes are located! I don't see not one person working on them. I worked on the street dept. when I was in high school and the city would hire guys in high school to fill the potholes and as I recall did a very good JOB! Also, I counted 33 streetlights out on Hyw. 66, and I lost count on how many light poles were missing all together with wires hanging out or plastic cones in their place!! The lights on the north side off main street "the new ones" are also out! And last every car, and truck the city has they have installed about $2000.00 in all these lights and radio's that are not needed! Oh, yes the new water plant that was built about 15 years ago and they could not get it to make clean water is not preforming 100%. AND now you want more money BS! How about you fix the things we have and keep them working!!!!!!!!!

Can’t afford to shop in Claremore anymore. Use what you have more efficiently?

I'd like to see a cut sheet on where the current tax revenue is going. 1%? Wouldn't that take the city sales tax over 10%. Where does the tax revenue go that has increased as a result of higher realty prices over the last few years. Claremore has some of the highest utility rates also.

Got a lot of nerve asking for more.

No..absolutely not! Audit where the money is going. It's there. Find it! Not in my pocketbook.

When my utility rate is reduced and the city figures out how to build an overpass or underpass, I'll consider it.

I would be happy to vote, however I live outside the city limits. I have had a business in Claremore since 1978 and have collected city county and state sales tax. My home is north of the Racino and is on Claremore electric. In 1978 the combined sales tax was 3.5%, 47 years later combined sales tax is 9%. Can you tell us how much surplus revenue are the fire and police are allotted each year.

I’ve been in this town since 14 and the same pot holes exist, I’m now 47. I picked my 4 year old up from daycare and I hit a pot hole. He said, dad what was that? I said a pothole, it’s been here since I was your age and it’ll be here when you’re my age. How much was taxes raised since then, to fix our town? Nothing. It’s a no for me.

Where is all the other tax money going.? We have the worst roads ever!

I encourage everyone to vote yes. An improved infrastructure is an engine for growth. Do what’s best for our growing community!!

Another sales tax increase will defeat shopping local. Owasso & catoosa are not that far & would be very happy to have our business. Also as stated above the population increase should provide additional income. My vote is no.

If the taxes were actually going towards the roads then I’d be all for it. Stop doing parades that keep people from getting to and from work, cut your salary and get the roads fixed. Y’all can figure out enough budget cuts to get it done.

When are you actually going to fix a road. That is the same story proposed on the last tax increase. Stop spending it on your lake projects and FIX a street. Our street infrastructure is a disaster.