Hold special election to revise telecommunications and video users' tax
In Plain English
The city collects a tax on phone, internet, and cable TV services. City leaders want to make changes to this tax structure. A special election lets Richmond voters decide whether to approve the revisions.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 115-07 declaring the existence of an emergency necessitating the submission to the voters of the City of Richmond an ordinance adding chapter 13.54 to the City of Richmond Municipal Code; adopted Resolution No. 116-07 calling and giving notice of the holding of a special municipal election to submit to the voters of the City of Richmond an ordinance adding chapter 13.54; and, adopted Resolution No. 117-07 requesting the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County consolidate a special municipal election to be held on February 5, 2008, with the Statewide Presidential Primary Election
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