Tag: political economy
County weighs sales tax measure for 2014
While San Benito County supervisors nixed the idea of pursuing a special district and tax measure to support parks, recreation and libraries in 2013, they have agreed to staff recommendations to continue communicating with residents on a potential general tax measure for 2014.
State sales tax rate increases Jan. 1
The statewide sales and use tax rate will increase one quarter of 1 percent from 7.25 percent to 7.5 percent on Jan. 1. This rate increase was approved by California voters when they approved Proposition 30 on Nov. 6.
