20170801 - Woodstock Tax (hrb)

Wendy Piersall co-owner of Lake Marine and RV in Woodstock speaks Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, in favor of an increase in sales tax because she knows how important good roads and infrastructure are for customers of her business. The proposed 1 percent increase in sales tax would go towards roads and infrastructure in Woodstock.

Woodstock Mayor Dr. Brian Sager takes notes during a city council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, while a resident speaks during a public hearing on a proposed sales tax increase. The proposal suggests a 1 percent increase on sales tax and would bring the local sales tax to 8 percent.

Woodstock Mayor Dr. Brian Sager, far left, speaks with a Woodstock resident about potential other sources of revenue such as parking meters in the square to make money rather than an increase in sales tax during a city council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 at the City Hall in Woodstock. There was a public hearing held for community members to comment on a proposed sales tax increase.

Woodstock Mayor Dr. Brian Sager opens up the city council meeting to public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 to hear comments from the public about a proposed 1 percent increase in sales tax. The tax increase would bring sales tax in Woodstock to 8 percent.