November 5, 2024 Election - Ballot Measure
BUSINESS LICENSE Tax Ballot Measure V
On July 15, 2024 the City Council adopted a resolution ordering the submission to qualified voters of the City, a measure to amend the Business License Tax on the November 5, 2024 ballot. In order to pass, the measure needs to be approved by a simple majority of voters.
The following ballot question will appear on the ballot:
To protect Foster City’s financial stability and maintain essential services including 911 emergency response, property crime prevention, street repairs, and infrastructure maintenance, shall an ordinance amending the business license tax with varying the rates from $0.75 to $3.00 per $1000 of gross receipts, retaining the $100/$200 minimum tax and increasing the maximum tax payment both with annual inflation adjustments, generating approximately $1,400,000 annually for locally controlled general fund purposes, until ended by voters, be adopted?
Legislative Information
BALLOT ARGUMENTS AND IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
The San Mateo County Elections Department will print a voter information guide with information about the measure. Arguments in favor or against the measure may be submitted for printing in the guide. If more than one argument in favor or against the measure is submitted, the argument for printing will be selected in priority order in accordance with California Elections Code §9067.
Primary Arguments, Rebuttals, and the Impartial Analysis documents will be posted to this webpage during the public examination period.
Ballot Arguments In Favor or Against
Primary Argument in Favor of Measure V
Impartial Analysis
Impartial analysis is provided for printing in the Voter Information Pamphlet in accordance California Elections Code §9280.
The City of Foster City does not advocate a yes or no vote on any measure, or for or against any candidate.
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