Stark Seeing 20% Less in Revenue From March, Waiting for April Figures

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The reopening of businesses means more sales tax revenue is being collected, but Stark County leaders are just now beginning to get a feel for how much was lost during the “stay at home” period.

They do know that revenue was down nearly 20% for March, but it’s feared that number could be much higher for April.

One reported estimate from the state has a 30% loss

County leaders will get that April figure in July.