Direct city attorney to petition state for Supreme Court review of refinery tax case
In Plain English
A recent court ruling could reduce property taxes that refineries pay to the city. The Western States Petroleum Association won a case that may lower how refineries are taxed statewide. If approved, Richmond's attorney asks the State Board of Equalization to appeal this decision to the California Supreme Court.
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Direct city attorney to urge State Board of Equalization to seek Supreme Court review
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