Cut telecommunications tax from 10% to 9.5%
In Plain English
The city currently charges a 10% tax on phone, cable, and internet bills. This formal acknowledgment confirms the council already voted to reduce the rate to 9.5%. Your monthly telecommunications bills will decrease slightly once the change takes effect.
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Approve consent calendar
8 to 0
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