Folks are spending more money in Sedalia than last year, despite an economic downturn nationwide.
The first four months of the city’s fiscal year, which began April 1, showed a 10 percent increase in general sales tax over the same time last year. City Finance Director Pam Burlingame said the city received $1,599,270 in the first four months, up $159,570 from last year.
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