Can the money generated by the tax be spent on anything other than roads listed on the ballot?
No. This is a county tax and not a state tax. As a result, all of the money collected will stay in York County and can only be spent on the road projects listed on the ballot.

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1. How long will we pay this tax?
2. What happens if the 2017 Pennies for Progress Program tax generates more than the $277.92 million needed for the road projects?
3. What happens if the 2017 Pennies for Progress Program tax does not generate enough money for the road projects within 7 years?
4. Can the money generated by the tax be spent on anything other than roads listed on the ballot?
5. What if I don’t trust politicians? Should I suspect that they will try to find some way to keep collecting the penny?
6. Who determined what projects will be completed?
7. Is this something the County Council can do regardless of the outcome of any public vote?
8. Who will pay the tax?
9. Will this change the way any other exempt sales items are taxed?
10. What happens if the tax doesn’t pass?