San Diego‘s 1-Cent Tax Hike Proposal: A Cent Increase for Enhanced Police, Road Maintenance, and Fire Services
Councilmember Raul Campillo and Mayor Todd Gloria Advocate for $400 Million Yearly Boost to Improve City Infrastructure and Citizen Welfare
According to San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego wants to impose a 1-cent tax hike to get more money for important things like police, fixing roads, and fire services. This 1-cent tax hike could add up to $400 million each year. The 1-cent tax hike idea is pushed by Councilmember Raul Campillo and Mayor Todd Gloria. They say the city needs the 1-cent tax hike to make life better for Americans and fix things that are broken.
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San Diego’s 1-Cent Tax Hike Initiative Awaits November Vote
Some worry about the 1-cent tax hike in San Diego but Larry Remer thinks it could work because more Americans vote during big elections. Councilmember Campillo says the 1-cent tax hike is crucial for fixing the city’s money issues despite opposition from groups like the Taxpayers Association. However with other tax proposals on the ballot voters might be confused. The mayor and city workers support the plan seeing it as necessary for improving the city but ultimately it’s up to voters in November to decide.