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Downey council votes unanimously to oppose proposed LA County half‑cent sales tax measure
Summary
Citing 'tax fatigue' and concerns about local control, the Downey City Council voted unanimously to oppose a Los Angeles County proposal to place a temporary half‑cent sales tax on the June primary ballot and authorized staff to communicate the city's opposition.
Downey — The City Council voted unanimously to take a formal position opposing a countywide temporary half‑cent sales tax measure that Los Angeles County placed on the June primary ballot.
City Manager Roger Bradley briefed the council on the mechanics and legal questions around the proposal: cities, counties and special districts are generally constrained to a combined 2% local sales-tax increment; Downey has used 1.75% leaving 0.25% in the local capacity. Bradley said the county is seeking state…
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