Direct staff to prepare 3 tax ballot measures for November 2016 election
In Plain English
The city council will discuss putting 3 new taxes on the November ballot for voters to decide. The proposed measures include a tax on sugary drinks, a tax on litter, and an increase to the real estate transfer tax paid when properties are sold. If approved by council, these measures go to voters who decide whether to adopt the new taxes.
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Votes
Direct staff to prepare ballot measures for the Litter Tax and the Real Estate Documentary Transfer Tax
5 to 2
Direct staff to prepare a ballot measure for the soda tax
4 to 2
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