Running Out of Options, What New Tax Could Oakland Ask Voters to Approve?

Running out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?

The city's options are limited, but its leaders hope an expiring pension tax would offset a potential new increase.

Oakland needs to raise $40 million. Is a new tax the answer?

Oakland needs to raise $40 million. Is a new tax the answer? City leaders are considering a menu of potential taxes they want voters to approve next June.

Oakland eyes another parcel tax increase to close budget gap - Oakland North

Oakland City Council’s Finance Committee on Tuesday discussed how to structure a proposed property tax increase that would help balance out a $265 million shortfall projected by the end of the fiscal year in June. The discussion comes three months after the City Council passed a $4.36 billion two-year budget that cut vacant positions and… The post Oakland eyes another parcel tax increase to close budget gap appeared first on Oakland North.