Friday, August 12, 2005
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 3:47 p.m. · 3 items · 0 votes
What happened
- Approved calling a special election to ask voters about a 0.5% sales tax increase.
- Approved scheduling the sales tax election for November 2005.
- Approved requesting the county combine the city's special election with the state election on November 8, 2005.
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Budget(2 items)
Call special election to ask voters about 0.5% sales tax increase
In Plain English
The city wants voters to decide whether to raise Richmond's sales tax from 8.75% to 9.25%. If approved, you pay an extra 50 cents for every $100 you spend on taxable items. The election would happen on November 8, 2005.
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Votes
Adopt the resolution calling and providing for a Special Election to be held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the City of Richmond Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
adopt the resolution calling and providing for a Special Election to be held on November 8, 2005, for the purpose of submitting to the voters an ordinance amending the City of Richmond Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
Schedule November 2005 special election on city sales tax changes
In Plain English
The city wants to change its sales tax law and must let voters decide. State law requires a special election for tax changes. The election costs $150,000 to $200,000 unless combined with another election already happening that day.
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Votes
Call for the question
call for the question
Adopt a resolution giving notice of the holding of a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005
adopt a resolution giving notice of the holding of a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Governance(1 item)
Request county to combine city special election with state election on November 8, 2005
In Plain English
The city wants to hold a special election on November 8, 2005, the same day as a statewide election. Combining elections with the county saves money on polling places and staff. If approved, city voters handle both local and state issues on one ballot.
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Votes
Call for the question
call for the question
Adopt the resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa to consolidate a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005
adopt the resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa to consolidate a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005