Kandiyohi County Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T): Public hearings are n ext week on November 9th and 13th both starting at 6:00 P.M. in the multi-purpose room at the Health & Human Services Building. Four (4) projects have been selected totaling $13 million dollars and the tax will be collected over the next 4 ½ years to pay for them. Once the projects are completed and paid for, the tax sunsets. What makes this L.O.S.T. different than all others, is the Legislature granted counties the authority to implement a L.O.S.T. on a simple majority vote (no public referendum required) to pay for County road and bridge projects.The Chamber has no official position on County L.O.S.T. but we are encouraging are members and the general public to learn more about these projects as it does have an impact on all residents. Questions about the local option sales tax for transportation in Kandiyohi County can be directed to Mel Odens, public works director, at 320-235-3266 or mel.odens@kcmn.us.