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What tax did Chandler oversee the repeal of during his term as governor?

  • Income Tax

  • Excise Tax

  • Sales Tax

  • Property Tax

Answer

In 1942, Chandler was elected as the governor of Arizona. Chandler was a staunch supporter of small government and low taxes, and he believed that the state's sales tax was a burden on businesses and consumers. In 1946, Chandler signed a bill into law that repealed the state's sales tax.
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