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Open Letter to Grass Valley City Council - Measure B
Given the manner in which the City presented Measure B to the voters, you created a hybrid between a general fund tax initiative and a special tax initiative. Please consider the goodwill of your constituents and start this process anew.
Voters Have Been Grossly Misled by the City Regarding Measure B
I believe voters have been grossy misled by the City of Grass Valley’s attorney and staff regarding Measure B.
Measure B: Grass Valley Sales Tax Increase on the Ballot
In March, residents of the City of Grass Valley will see Measure B on their ballots, which proposes a sales tax increase.
A Recent History of Sales Tax in the City of Grass Valley (2013-2023)
The City of Grass Valley, California is contemplating placing a measure on the March 2024 ballot that would raise the sales tax rate for businesses, consumers, and residents of Grass Valley to 8.875%.
Grass Valley Hosts Town Hall Regarding Proposed Sales Tax Measure
Grass Valley City Manager presented the proposed general sales tax measure as a half-percent sales tax within the City limits which he said would fund fire resiliency and vegetation management. The proposed sales tax, if sent to the voters as a measure on the ballot in March 2024 by the city council, would generate about $3.4 million dollars for the City’s general fund per year.
Yes, Local Government Does Have Favorites
If you want to get promoted heavily on government-run social media channels, you have to be a government official.
Community Wildfire Discussion Focused Mostly on Taxes and Neighbors
The Grass Valley City Council held a special meeting for the public to voice concerns and ideas related to wildfire risk.