When the Twentynine Palms City Council met on June 9, they discussed the reality of a city-wide 1% sales tax increase citing flat revenues, rising costs, and aging facilities. The current rate, 7.75%, would then increase to 8.75%, same as Yucca Valley. However, confusion remains around the proposed increase. To be clear, under California law, the council cannot unilaterally increase the local sales tax. Council can vote to place a measure on th…
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