The Dadeville City Council approved an ordinance increasing the city’s sales tax from 3.5% to 4%.
District 5 councilmember Tony Wolfe requested the half cent increase be earmarked for first responders. The council agreed and the increase begins in the new fiscal year on Oct. 1.
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