Tag Archives: Taxes

Farewell, City Stickers

Posted on June 10, 2026 by sdbowling

In June 1991, the City of Jackson ended the unpopular city sticker program, much to the delight of local drivers. Learn more about this unloved program. Continue reading →

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Jackson Opposed the County’s “Crossing Tax”

Posted on February 26, 2022 by sdbowling

In 1911, the people of Jackson were angry that they were having to pay for a bridge that should have been paid off long ago.

The people organized but nothing was done for nearly a decade. That is the saga of Breathitt County’s unpopular crossing tax. Continue reading →

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