After contentious debate — and a failed vote — St. George approved a sales tax hike. Here’s why the vote flipped.

The St. George City Council approved a new emergency services sales tax in a 3-2 vote to increase funding for the local fire department.
The St. George City Council approved, in 3-2 vote, a new emergency services sales tax to increase funds for the St. George Fire Department.
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