Ankeny officials are exploring the idea of putting the 1-cent local sales tax back on the ballot, opening up a new source of revenue that all neighboring cities already enjoy. City Manager David Jones gave a presentation to the cityofankeny Council last about the local-option sales tax, which would add a new 1% sales tax, with voter approval, to retail sales in Ankeny. Every other city based in Polk County has already opted in, according to state data, giving them access to funds to support local projects, infrastructure, amenities and services — such as parks, roads and trails. Jones called the revenue source a "game-changer" that could have provided Ankeny an extra $10.5 million last year, had the city been participating. No official decisions have been made, but city staff hope for direction by April to work out the details for a November referendum, should Ankeny move forward with the idea. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Ankeny #Iowa #DSMUSA #salestax