Vista council reviews Prop L sales tax reserves, spending
VISTA — The Vista City Council reviewed the status of its Proposition L sales tax reserves last week, and council members said they would like...
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Escondido: Measure I funds expected to help balance budget
ESCONDIDO — The city is projecting a balanced budget and nearly $30 million in new investments for police, fire, parks and other services in the...
Solana Beach projects $2.4M budget surplus thanks to Measure S
SOLANA BEACH — Measure S sales tax revenue continues to bolster the city of Solana Beach’s budget, with officials conservatively estimating a General Fund surplus...
Escondido appoints sales tax oversight committee members
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has appointed three residents to serve on a new oversight committee tasked with monitoring how the city spends revenue from...
Escondido voters adopt one-cent sales tax increase
ESCONDIDO — As the November election results near completion, Escondido residents can expect to see a 1% sales tax increase and a new face on...
Measure K: Community debates Encinitas sales tax increase
ENCINITAS — This November, Encinitas voters will decide on Measure K, a proposed one-cent sales tax increase that could generate an estimated $15.4 million annually...
Solana Beach nets new fire truck with Measure S funds
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach Fire Department is moving forward with a much-needed fire truck replacement using $1.7 million in funds from the city’s...
San Marcos advances one-cent sales tax to ballot
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos voters will be asked to approve a one-cent sales tax to generate up to $20 million in additional revenue for...
Oceanside to ask voters to extend half-cent sales tax by 10 years
OCEANSIDE — Measure X will return to the ballot this year in a city proposal asking voters to extend the half-cent sales tax for another...
Survey: Escondido voters favor sales tax, regulated cannabis
ESCONDIDO — At least 57% of voters would be OK with regulated cannabis businesses, including dispensaries operating within the city, according to results from a...
San Marcos budget highlights need for new revenue sources
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council approved a barely balanced 2024-25 budget on Tuesday, avoiding the use of city reserves by making minor...
Encinitas 1% sales tax increase heads to November ballot
ENCINITAS — The fate of a 1% sales tax hike in Encinitas is now in the hands of local voters after the City Council voted...
San Marcos considers sales tax to support city services
SAN MARCOS — Voters in San Marcos could see a half-cent or one-cent sales tax measure on the ballot this November as the city considers...