Discuss ballot measure to tax employers with few Richmond residents

Payroll Tax BallotBudget

In Plain English

The city is considering a November 2008 ballot measure that would tax employers who don't hire enough Richmond residents. This would create a new revenue source while encouraging businesses to hire locally. If approved by voters, companies not meeting minimum local hiring requirements would pay additional taxes to the city.

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Votes

Direct staff to research and bring back a proposal for a payroll tax and tax credit for hiring Richmond residents

Moved by: ThurmondSeconded by: McLaughlin
Failed

2 to 2

BatesAbstain
McLaughlinAye
ButtNay
ThurmondAye
RogersNay
LopezAbstain
ViramontesAbsent
MarquezAbstain
SandhuAbstain