Did you know that, in some ways, shopping in Oklahoma City is the best way you can support your hometown? The City of Oklahoma City is funded by sales tax. While property taxes can be used to fund voter-approved bond issues for specific capital projects, Oklahoma law actually prohibits cities from levying property taxes for services. That’s right, the more you shop in Oklahoma City means more resources for police, fire and other critical core services.
It is also more important than ever to support our local retailers. For every dollar spent at a locally owned store, 67 cents stay in the community. Money spent at independent stores is multiplied in the community. It helps pay wages for local residents, who have such pride in our city and support local businesses as well.
Local retailers make up the fabric of our community and give life to the districts we all know and love in OKC. Unfortunately, no one was hit as hard by the pandemic as our local retailers, and they need our help more than ever. Whether it is buying gifts at your favorite local shop or ordering take out from a local restaurant, every dollar spent locally will help make Oklahoma City stronger.
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