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SLO County group drops effort to put transportation tax on ballot

Written on 30 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County citizens’ group has halted its effort to get a .5% sales tax measure for transportation projects on the November ballot. The SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG) could still place the same initiative... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara moves forward with proposed sales tax increase

Written on 5 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming $7.1 million budget deficit, which is likely to increase to $10 million, the Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to direct staff to create a resolution to place a sales tax increase... (Continue reading)