(KNZA)--Beginning January 1st, a new quarter-percent sales tax in support of the Holton Community Hospital will go into effect.  

Jackson County voters approved the sales tax during the November 4th general election. 

The sales tax is estimated generate $300,000 to $400,000 annually for the hospital.  

Prior to the election, the Holton Community Hospital was one of five hospitals in Kansas that did not receive any public funding and is not part of a health care system.  

The sales tax will be effect for 10 years.