A ballot measure that seeks to bolster early childhood education in the county will come at a small cost to the consumer—but might compromise the city of Sebastopol's plan to balance its finances
Thanks for, once again, sorting through the bombardment of information/disinformation that is being presented about various issues and presenting them with clarity. It is so helpful to not only know what things are about but also how they could be utilized. I have come to depend on this site for good old fashioned reporting and it’s refreshing to have it. Kudos, once again, to all.
I strongly urge the city to reconsider any pursuit of legal action should this ambiguity lead to a reduction in the city's sales tax hike. Sebastopol has a troubling track record when it comes to litigation, with several high-profile legal battles in recent years costing the city millions of dollars—resources that could have been better spent on essential services and community needs.
I usually don't oppose taxes if they are reasonable and not onerous but they are becoming pretty bad especially in Sebastopol. I, a Democrat, may likely vote against both of the taxes.
Thanks for, once again, sorting through the bombardment of information/disinformation that is being presented about various issues and presenting them with clarity. It is so helpful to not only know what things are about but also how they could be utilized. I have come to depend on this site for good old fashioned reporting and it’s refreshing to have it. Kudos, once again, to all.
I strongly urge the city to reconsider any pursuit of legal action should this ambiguity lead to a reduction in the city's sales tax hike. Sebastopol has a troubling track record when it comes to litigation, with several high-profile legal battles in recent years costing the city millions of dollars—resources that could have been better spent on essential services and community needs.
“I'm just not going to be able to support my own family as an early childhood provider, and so I think I'll change course and do something else.’
Sigh. This “helping” of preschool children seems well intended but the solutions seems vague and another regressive tax, unfortunate.
There is wealth in Sonoma County, but why not get our state politicians to address permitting cities/counties to collect income taxes? Others states do. https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/questions/iit/accordion/general/what-cities-impose-an-income-tax
I usually don't oppose taxes if they are reasonable and not onerous but they are becoming pretty bad especially in Sebastopol. I, a Democrat, may likely vote against both of the taxes.