Sales tax Archives

Westminster Faces $17 Million Future Deficit, Faces Potential Heavy Cuts to Police, Parks, Preservation

by Brandon Pho May 27, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Without an extension of a voter-approved sales tax increase, Westminster officials say there’s a $17 million budget deficit on the horizon — one they can only sate with an equal amount in spending cuts.

Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Santa Ana Council Member Iglesias’ Push for Tax Relief Roils Colleagues

by Brandon Pho Apr 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

After city staff said the council didn’t have the legal authority to rescind or suspend the sales tax increase, which voters approved in 2018, council members David Penaloza and Phil Bacerra criticized Iglesias for bringing up the issue.

Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, NEWS, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Council Member Pushes Discussion on Suspending Santa Ana Sales Tax Increase

by Brandon Pho Apr 7, 2020Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Iglesias is calling on the city to find a way to lower sales taxes for people and families making purchases during the coronavirus public health crisis on tonight’s meeting agenda.

Economy, Government, Investigative, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Top Stories, Westminster

Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster

by Brandon Pho Jan 27, 2020Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.

Economy, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Placentia, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Top Stories, Tustin, Westminster

Pension Costs Underlie Tax Increases in Seven OC Cities

by Thy Vo Sep 17, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Seven OC cities are asking voters for tax increases in November, including increases to sales, business license and hotel bed taxes. Cities say they’re desperate for more revenue as growing pension debt and other factors drive up expenses.

Economy, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Santa Ana Puts Sales Tax Increase on November Ballot; Would Be Highest in OC

by Nick Gerda Jul 19, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

City officials say they need the extra $63 million to maintain existing service levels and fix aging infrastructure. Most of the increase apparently would go toward maintaining existing services and the pension cost increases for the existing workforce and retirees.

Economy, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Santa Ana Upside-Down By $10 Million in New Fiscal Year; Council Seeks Sales Tax Increase

by Nick Gerda Jun 21, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Most of the council moved toward placing a sales tax increase on the November ballot, but didn’t explain what the tens of millions of extra dollars would be used for.

Economy, Top Stories, Westminster

Westminster’s Sales Tax Increase Offers Reprieve From Crisis

by Thy Vo Jun 22, 2017Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Revenue from the one-cent sales tax increase passed in November has pulled Westminster out of an acute financial crisis, but it doesn’t solve all its problems.