[WATCH] Sylacauga City Council passes proposed sales tax increase with original allocation amounts Tuesday, May 16 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council made two separate 3-2 votes, agreeing to both the proposed general city sales tax increase from 3% to 4.5% as well as the original proceeds allocation that was brought up at the first May council meeting.