Direct city attorney to prepare ballot measure creating tax on oil refining
In Plain English
Richmond faces a $34 million budget shortfall and cannot balance future budgets without new revenue. The city wants to tax oil refineries to offset their environmental and public health impacts on residents. If approved by voters, this would create a new revenue source for city services.
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To direct the city attorney as recommended
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