Voters in Searcy defeat the Advertising and Tourism Promotions Tax or A & P Tax (a tax on prepared foods and hotels). A lot of controversy surrounded this tax and prompted a lawsuit. The tax proposal failed by more than 200 votes.

Voters in Searcy defeat the Advertising and Tourism Promotions Tax or A & P Tax (a tax on prepared foods and hotels). A lot of controversy surrounded this tax and prompted a lawsuit. The tax proposal failed by more than 200 votes.