A mental health board in Sangamon County funded by a sales tax will provide resources to improve every aspect of the community’s health, according to organizers of a campaign asking voters to approve a referendum next month.
The Sangamon County Board approved a recommendation from a special mental health commission to place the referendum on the March 17 ballot for a one-half-percent sales tax to expand and improve local mental health services.
County board and commission member Gina Lathan told WMAY’s AM Springfield that there have been many gaps in mental health services.
Deputy Governor Ryan Croke told WMAY’s AM Springfield that the additional resources will expand and improve mental health services.
The county says the one-half-percent sales tax would generate about 14.7 million dollars annually for mental health services.
