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City staff flags long‑term sales‑tax pressure; gasoline receipts dominate Calimesa totals
Summary
Staff told the council that gasoline sales make up a large share of Calimesa's sales tax base and that long‑term trends — electric vehicle adoption and online retailing — will likely flatten sales tax revenue; the city should plan conservatively for FY26.
City staff gave the Calimesa City Council an informational presentation on March 3 about third‑quarter 2024 sales‑tax receipts and long‑term revenue trends that will affect the fiscal‑year 2026 budget.
The staff presentation and HDL (consultant) data show that gasoline sales are Calimesa's largest sales‑tax category — roughly one‑third of receipts — making the city's revenues…
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