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Gardena officials stress fiscal health, cite Measure G and card-room risks from SB 549
Summary
City leaders said Gardena's property valuation has risen since 2017, highlighted awards for financial reporting and credited Measure G with keeping sales tax revenue local, while flagging state legislation and changing card-room income as budget risks.
Gardena leaders used the State of the City address to describe the city’s fiscal position, point to recognition for financial reporting and warn of revenue risks tied to state law and the local gaming industry.
“Since mayor Cerna took office in 02/2017, the total property valuation for all properties in our city increased by over 52% to just over $9,000,000,000 in assessed value today,” the mayor said during the address. Cerna also explained revenue sources and cited Measure G, a local sales-tax measure passed in 2020.
On Measure G, Cerna…
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