Why are so many sales tax hikes on city ballots Nov. 5?
Cities all over California want more money on Nov. 5. Ballots feature a half-penny sales tax hike here, a quarter-cent sales tax hike there — which, over time, would steer billions more into city coffers.
Sales tax hike would fund arts, not just repairs? No, thanks.
The ballot language for Measure E, the city’s proposed sales-tax hike, starts: “To invest in neighborhood upgrades which can include fixing potholes, repairing streets,
Currituck County’s Local Sales Tax Resolution on Election Ballot
Early voting has begun in North Carolina and Currituck County is advising voters of a question that appears on the General Election Ballot. The Local Sales
What to know about San Diego County’s local sales tax ballot measures
From North County to the South Bay, there are a number of local ballot measures related to sales tax that will be voted on this election cycle. Here's a breakdown of those measures
Reject city sales-tax hike. Measure E would fund low priorities.
Re “San Diego expects a bigger budget next year. Here’s what council members want to spend it on.” (Oct. 14): The bait and switch is in clear view. Measure E (the city’s proposed
Measure E raises taxes for fire department in unincorporated areas, 60 contract cities
Amidst the maze of ballot propositions on the November ballot, there’s one you might have missed. It’s called Measure E, as in “emergency,” that raises the tax on residential and commercial properties to bolster fire and paramedic responses in Los Angeles County.
After decades of planning, sales tax vote set for $81M Tri-Cities performing arts center
In just a few months, Richland voters will decide if the local sales tax should go up to build an $81 million, 800-seat ...
Hicks: Half-truths could doom the half-cent sales tax, and perpetuate our growing gridlock
Various factions campaigning against Charleston County's third transportation sales tax tell just enough of the story to make ...
Nashville’s transit vote would raise the sales tax. What it could mean for your wallet
The transit referendum before Nashville voters would raise the sales tax by half a cent. Here's what it could cost you and ...
As sales tax vote nears, projections show East Grand Forks' arenas need at least $5.1 million in work
Public arenas in East Grand Forks will likely need upwards of $5.1 million in repairs and renovations, according to city projections, regardless of the outcome of a vote to institute a sales tax to ...
Waukesha County Board to vote Tuesday on implementing a 0.5% county sales tax
If approved, Waukesha County would join 69 counties in the state that have sales taxes. But even officials who favor the move seem to be reluctant.
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Little Rock will vote next month on a 1-cent sales tax. Here’s what it would pay for.
The tax hike would add hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to city services and departments, and pay for two sports ...
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Leah Carper: Small change, big impact: The sales tax will improve our schools
As a ninth grader on reduced-cost meals, I entered the school cafeteria each day with just 40 cents clutched tightly in my ...