Endorse Measure T business license ballot measure

Measure T Business LicenseGovernanceMayor's Office

In Plain English

Measure T appears on the November 4, 2008 ballot and would change how the city licenses businesses. The measure is also called 'A Fair Share for Richmond.' If approved, the council formally supports this ballot initiative before voters decide.

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Votes

Approve the item

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Thurmond
Failed

3 to 1

ThurmondAye
BatesAbstain
ButtAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
RogersNay
LopezAbsent
ViramontesAbsent
MarquezAbstain
SandhuAbstain

Endorse the item contingent on the Council passing a resolution that we reimburse any businesses for any new taxes and reimburse businesses the first $250,000 of taxes. The endorsement would be contingent on the Council passing the policy

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: <UNKNOWN>
Failed