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Council asks staff for legal guidance after briefing on 1% citizen sales-tax measure for coast and fire projects
Summary
Council heard a citizen petition proposing a 1% local sales tax to fund coastal sand placement and wildfire preparedness (estimated ~$15M/year). Staff clarified a 10-year sunset and that up to 30% of revenue could fund non-sand projects; council requested a legal report on who may submit ballot arguments for initiative-placed measures and continued the item for more analysis.
The council received a detailed staff briefing on a citizen‑initiated proposal that would add a 1% local transaction/use tax to fund coastal erosion work and wildfire preparation. Staff estimated the measure would produce roughly $15 million per year if approved and noted the chartered measure includes a 10‑year authorization (renewable by voter approval) and allows some flexibility on eligible projects (up to 30% of revenues could pay for…
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