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Dist. D councilman Neil Melancon says it’s time to consider a penny raise in the Breaux Bridge sales tax rate which has been one cent since 1971.(Karl Jeter)

Sales tax hike in BB future?

For the first time in 48 years, city officials are considering the possibility of an increase in the current one cent city sales tax. In a public hearing at the May 14 city council meeting, Dist. D councilman Neil “Sam” Melancon introduced the possibility of a penny increase. He presented ...

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