Oppose Chevron's proposed ballot measure on utility tax reform

Chevron & the RefineryGovernance

In Plain English

Chevron is collecting signatures to put a ballot measure before Richmond voters that would change how the city collects utility taxes. The company needs enough signatures to qualify the measure for an upcoming election. City Council is taking a formal position against this proposed tax reform before it potentially reaches voters.

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Votes

Declare the distribution of the letter to all the registered voters of the City of Richmond regarding the ballot measure and how much revenue the city could lose as an emergency measure

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Mayor McLaughlin

Passed

6 to 0

McLaughlinAye

ButtAye

BatesAbsent

RogersAye

RittermanAye

LopezAye

ViramontesAye

Declare opposition, as a City Council, to Chevron's proposed 'City of Richmond Utility Users Tax Reform Act' and direct the city manager to send an informative letter to all the registered voters of the City of Richmond regarding the ballot measure with specific facts regarding revenue the city could lose

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers