Voters split on SLO County tax measures
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Voters appear split on local tax measures in San Luis Obispo County, with early results indicating some will pass while others will fail. Thus far, Arroyo Grande voters Read More …
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Arroyo Grande voters deciding on sales tax hike
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande residents are currently voting on whether or not to increase the city’s sales tax rate by a full percentage point. If passed by a majority vote, Read More …
SLO Council places sales tax increase on November ballot
Following the lead of other cities in the county, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to place a 1 percent sales tax increase initiative on the November ballot. Read More …
Atascadero and Morro Bay place tax measures on November ballot
With most cities in San Luis Obispo County considering tax hikes, the Atascadero and Morro Bay City Councils both voted unanimously Tuesday to place 1 percent sales tax increase measures on their respective cities’ November ballots. Read More …
Paso Robles council gives initial support for sales tax measure
The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to prepare to place a 1 percent sales tax increase measure on the Nov. 2020 ballot. Read More …
SLO considering 1 percent sales tax hike
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emboldened by apparent voter support, the city of San Luis Obispo is not only considering a new sales tax measure, but one that would hike the current rate Read More …
Several SLO County cities considering sales tax measures
Several San Luis Obispo County cities are considering pursuing sales tax increase initiatives that could appear on the 2020 ballots. Read More …
Templeton voters approve fire tax
Templeton property owners have overwhelmingly approved a $15-a-month parcel tax intended to provide emergency funding to the North County community’s fire department that was at risk of dissolving. Read More …
Templeton property owners to vote on fire tax
Faced with fiscal troubles and apparent staff shortages, the Templeton Fire Department is asking property owners in the North County community to vote for a tax to support increasing salary costs. Read More …
Downtown SLO scraps property tax initiative following outcry
The organization pushing for a downtown San Luis Obispo property tax measure has scrapped the initiative following protest from some property owners and businesses. Read More …