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County staff, HDL give study-session overview of how Kings County receives and could raise sales tax revenue
Summary
Kings County received an overview from HDL on how Bradley‑Burns (county 1%) and district (add‑on) sales taxes are collected and allocated, with estimates showing roughly $4.5 million to the county from Bradley‑Burns in fiscal 2024–25 and a countywide 1% district tax estimated at $19.5M–$22.5M; HDL said it can produce area‑specific reports and identify misallocations for recovery.
Matthew Boyette, assistant CEO for Kings County, introduced a study session on Feb. 17 to explain how sales and use taxes operate across incorporated and unincorporated areas.
Wayne, a consultant with HDL Companies, told the Board of Supervisors that the county’s Bradley‑Burns 1% sales tax flows to the county general fund and that county receipts can be identified for defined geographies, including unincorporated communities such as Kettleman City. Wayne said Kings County received about $4.5 million from Bradley‑Burns in fiscal 2024–25…
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