(KNZA)--Doniphan County voters will face a special question during the August 6 primary election.

The Doniphan County Commission in May adopted a resolution submitting to voters the proposition of continuing the levying of a one percent countywide retailers' sales tax for an additional five-year period.

50 percent of the revenue generated from the sales tax is split between the county and cities in the county. The other 50 percent is shared among the county and incorporated cities based on population.

The county uses the proceeds to finance capital improvements to county-owned property, to fund road improvements, help fund updates to the countywide 911 emergency system and fund economic development incentives. Remaining funds are credited to the general fund to alleviate the tax burden on residents.

If approved by voters, the sales tax would renew October 1st, 2025 for another five years.

The sales tax has been in place since 1994.

There is also a separate countywide one percent retailers' sales tax that's dedicated to funding the ambulance service in Doniphan County.