MATTHEWS, N.C. — Mayor Pro Tem Gina Hoover of Matthews has reversed her stance and now opposes a resolution against Mecklenburg’s sales tax increase for transit. In an interview with Channel 9, Mayor Pro Tem Hoover clarified she is not ready to endorse the sales tax increase but she is planning to study its impact more and she is no longer opposed to it.
Previously, the town commissioners of Matthews passed a resolution opposing the sales tax increase due to the absence of light rail service to the area.
In an email to state leaders, Hoover explained that she was unaware Matthews would receive at least $5 million annually for road improvements.
Hoover also noted that she was not informed that 30% of the sales tax proceeds would be paid by tourists, which she believes makes the town’s resolution misleading by suggesting Matthews would receive nothing. A spokesperson for the town and mayor did not respond to a request for comment on the matter.
Hoover’s change of heart highlights the potential benefits Matthews could gain from the sales tax increase, despite initial opposition due to transit service concerns.
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