Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes
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The governor announced his positions on most of the 14 propositions on the November ballot.
California
Are California voters signaling tax fatigue toward school bonds and parcel taxes?
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The defeat of Palo Alto Unified’s four-year parcel tax — the district’s first parcel tax defeat in 22 years — was the biggest surprise of the June 2 election.Elections
Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one
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Newsom’s populist appeals come as he prepares to leave office and looks toward an expected 2028 presidential campaign.Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
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A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.Elections
Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot
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If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.Bay Area
Bay Area transit sales tax measure certified to go on November ballot
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The proposed tax comes as public transit agencies in the region face severe budget shortfalls in the current fiscal year.Elections
Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California’s November ballot
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Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing, and healthcare.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Bay Area
‘Blown away’: Regional transit tax measure gets enough signatures for November ballot
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The ballot proposal would create a new source of funding for several public transit agencies facing budget deficits.Oakland
Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.election
