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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
LA real estate

Measure A oversight panels set five-year goals with metrics to evaluate their success

The Measure A sales tax aims to set realistic goals to combat homelessness.
Data-driven targets were established to ensure accountability and transparency in addressing homeless issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage

Measure A aims to double the homeless sales tax, polling shows increasing support but acknowledges the close race with undecided voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'It's close': Half of voters polled favor L.A. County Measure A sales tax for homeless services

Measure A is gaining momentum with 50% support from voters, according to the latest poll.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Measure A would increase Oakland sales tax if passed in Tuesday's special election

Oakland's Measure A seeks to increase sales tax to address a significant structural deficit.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Measure A oversight panels set five-year goals with metrics to evaluate their success

The Measure A sales tax aims to set realistic goals to combat homelessness.
Data-driven targets were established to ensure accountability and transparency in addressing homeless issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

How would Oakland's proposed sales tax measure address its budget problems?

Oakland voters are facing a critical decision on a new sales tax to combat significant budget deficits.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage

Measure A aims to double the homeless sales tax, polling shows increasing support but acknowledges the close race with undecided voters.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'It's close': Half of voters polled favor L.A. County Measure A sales tax for homeless services

Measure A is gaining momentum with 50% support from voters, according to the latest poll.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Measure A would increase Oakland sales tax if passed in Tuesday's special election

Oakland's Measure A seeks to increase sales tax to address a significant structural deficit.
more#measure-a
#city-budget
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

City facing a $33 million deficit for 2026 - Austin Monitor

City faces significant budget shortfall due to property tax cap.
Council considers tax rate election to address financial challenges.
City employees to receive wage increases despite budget deficit.
Revenue growth slowing, particularly in sales tax collections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Cupertino: City pays Apple $12.1 million following sales tax settlement

Cupertino approved a $12.1 million repayment to Apple for collected sales taxes, following an audit by the CDTFA.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Another Solano County City Wants to Annex Some of California Forever's Land | KQED

Suisun City is facing a $2 million shortfall despite a newly approved sales tax, prompting exploration of boundary expansion for economic growth.
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

City facing a $33 million deficit for 2026 - Austin Monitor

City faces significant budget shortfall due to property tax cap.
Council considers tax rate election to address financial challenges.
City employees to receive wage increases despite budget deficit.
Revenue growth slowing, particularly in sales tax collections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Cupertino: City pays Apple $12.1 million following sales tax settlement

Cupertino approved a $12.1 million repayment to Apple for collected sales taxes, following an audit by the CDTFA.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Another Solano County City Wants to Annex Some of California Forever's Land | KQED

Suisun City is facing a $2 million shortfall despite a newly approved sales tax, prompting exploration of boundary expansion for economic growth.
more#city-budget
#san-francisco
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Maybe San Francisco needs a luxury tax - 48 hills

San Francisco should explore a luxury tax to support vital public services like housing and education.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
San Francisco
from48 hills
1 month ago

Maybe San Francisco needs a luxury tax - 48 hills

San Francisco should explore a luxury tax to support vital public services like housing and education.
more#san-francisco
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What to know about Healey's proposed candy tax

Massachusetts may remove candy's sales tax exemption to boost revenue and address public health concerns.
#city-council
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cupertino has millions to spend from Apple settlement - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino retains $74.5 million from Apple sales tax revenue for strategic allocation, after a state audit determined misallocation by Apple.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Should Oakland raise its sales tax to reduce its budget deficit? Voters will decide April 15

Oakland's City Council approved a measure to increase sales tax to stabilize finances, amid looming budget cuts and potential layoffs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cupertino has millions to spend from Apple settlement - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino retains $74.5 million from Apple sales tax revenue for strategic allocation, after a state audit determined misallocation by Apple.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Should Oakland raise its sales tax to reduce its budget deficit? Voters will decide April 15

Oakland's City Council approved a measure to increase sales tax to stabilize finances, amid looming budget cuts and potential layoffs.
more#city-council
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hochul's budget con(fusion), fix higher ed, save civilization and other commentary

Hochul's proposed $500 checks face scrutiny due to nonexistent sales tax surplus estimates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gilroy's public safety tax measure lagging in early returns

The Gilroy sales tax measure is falling short of the required approval threshold to fund public safety enhancements, signaling potential funding challenges.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Settlement lets Cupertino keep millions in Apple sales tax revenue - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino retains sales tax revenue from Apple despite state audit questioning the agreement, helping alleviate budget shortfalls.
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