Discuss proposed litter tax measure
In Plain English
The city is considering a new tax specifically aimed at addressing litter problems. City council will give staff direction on how to move forward with this proposal. No specific tax amount or implementation details have been determined yet.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the tax for the higher amount
6 aye · 1 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved moving forward with a litter tax at a higher amount, though no specific tax rate or implementation details have been set yet. This decision directs city staff to develop the proposal further, which could eventually result in a new tax on residents or businesses to fund litter cleanup and prevention programs. The measure passed with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Bates casting the sole dissenting vote. Bates votes against budget measures more frequently than other council members, opposing about 1 in 5 budget items compared to colleagues who typically vote yes over 90% of the time.
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