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SLO County transportation tax measure will not go on November ballot

Written on 14 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) has halted its effort to place a .5% sales tax measure on the November ballot. [KCBX] SLOCOG had been pushing for a tax measure to boost transportation funding in... (Continue reading)

California Supreme Court to weigh removing ballot measure aimed at impeding tax hikes

Written on 8 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on Wednesday about whether or not to remove a measure from the November ballot that would require all new taxes and tax increases to be approved by voters.... (Continue reading)

Government continues to scam taxpayers

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by LAURA MORDAUNT Right now in Sacramento, the men and women you sent there to protect you will be asked to vote after the Nov. 8 election to formalize the removal of road repair and maintenance money from us.... (Continue reading)

SLO County accused of using taxpayer money to push sales tax

Written on 20 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

A pair of taxpayers associations have filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) alleging San Luis Obispo County and the county’s regional transportation agency illegally used taxpayer dollars to promote a sales tax initiative on the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach marijuana tax goes on the ballot

Written on 2 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

The Grover Beach City Council has placed a marijuana tax measure on the November ballot. If two thirds of voters support the initiative, it will be San Luis Obispo County’s first municipal tax on marijuana. Grover Beach Council members gave... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors vote for sales tax initiative

Written on 13 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

Despite opposition from San Luis Obispo County supervisors Debbie Arnold and Lynn Compton, a countywide transportation tax is heading full speed ahead toward the November ballot. The proposed ballot measure calls for a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation projects... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach council to consider marijuana tax and regulations

Written on 5 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

Months after tightening its medical marijuana restrictions, the Grover Beach City Council will considering lifting cannabis-related prohibitions. The council will also consider placing a marijuana tax measure on the November ballot. In January, amid a statewide rush to adopt medical... (Continue reading)

Lucia Mar considering bond measure on November ballot

Written on 22 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 39 comments

The Lucia Mar Unified School District is considering asking voters to pass a bond measure to pay for facility upgrades. The proposal would cost property owners between $29 and $45 per $100,000 of assessed value. [Tribune] School district officials say... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisors endorse sales tax hike

Written on 20 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 22 comments

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has given initial support toward placing a countywide half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. The tax initiative is intended to fund transportation projects and reduce traffic congestion. On Tuesday, the board... (Continue reading)

Measure G supporters winning SLO fundraising battle

Written on 8 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Supporters of Measure G, a proposed half-cent sales tax in San Luis Obispo for the next eight years, are easily winning the fundraising battle with their opponents, recently released campaign finance reports show. As of Sept. 30,... (Continue reading)