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Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel is proposing a 1% sales tax to fund housing, mental health, and public transit. Learn how this affects residents.

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Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel wants to add a 1% sales tax. This is to pay for housing, mental health care, and buses. This is a new plan to help people.

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Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel proposes 1% sales tax for housing and transit

Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel is proposing a 1% sales tax to fund housing, mental health, and public transit. Learn how this affects residents.

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