Stay Informed
This is where you'll find the latest news, community testimonials and details about City and County projects funded by the penny. Check back regularly to see the impact for our communities, more project details and what renewal means for Escambia County and City of Pensacola residents.
If you and your family have been impacted by a project funded by the Local Option Sales Tax, we’d love to hear about it! Join fellow neighbors who support renewal and share your story about how the penny is working for you here.
Read more about the local impact the penny has made across our community below.
Get Involved
Want to learn more or share your voice? Escambia County Commission and Pensacola City Council meetings are open to the public. Get information on upcoming meetings using the links above. Get involved and show your support for the Local Option Sales Tax:
How the Penny and One Dedicated Neighbor Transformed the Lincoln Park Community
Retired businessman Venson White has spent years speaking up for Lincoln Park in Ensley, and the neighborhood's new sidewalks are proof that the penny and one persistent voice can make a difference.
The Power of the Penny
Over the past 34 years Escambia County's 1 cent Local Option Sales Tax has generated $2 billion that has funded hundreds of public safety, transportation, recreational and neighborhood improvement projects.
“A Thousand Percent Thumbs Up”
Rolling Hills resident Christopher Barganier loves how the Penny impacted his neighborhood and wants everyone to understand how it works.