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Rolling Hills authorizes mayor to send shortened veto request to governor on AB 1768
Summary
After debate about tone and length, council approved a shortened League‑draft letter asking the governor to veto AB 1768 (a bill affecting county transactions‑and‑use tax caps), instructing staff to send a version limited to a brief request and a statement about affordability concerns.
The Rolling Hills City Council authorized the mayor to sign a letter requesting that Governor Newsom veto AB 1768, legislation that would change transactions‑and‑use tax provisions in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties and could remove existing caps that limit cumulative sales tax rates.
Staff presented a sample League‑draft letter and councilmembers debated whether to send the full text. Some members said a short, focused message opposing the tax increase would be sufficient; others supported including affordability arguments. The mayor said the city’s constituents oppose additional taxes. Councilmember motion language authorized a version that included the council’s request for a veto and a concise statement about the measure’s regressive effects. The motion passed with a recorded vocal split in which one councilmember said they would vote no on that version. The letter instructs the mayor to request the governor veto the bill.
The council did not adopt broader policy statements beyond the veto request; staff will send the mayor‑authorized letter to the governor’s office.
