Carlsbad officials cautiously optimistic about financials
CARLSBAD — While tax revenues have exceeded earlier projections, the city’s finance department is keeping a watchful eye on economic trends as the threat of...
Sales Tax
Escondido elects new mayor, opposes sales tax
ESCONDIDO — Voters in Escondido have elected a new mayor and are poised to strike down a ¾-cent sales tax measure aimed at improving public...
Escondido sales tax increase makes ballot
ESCONDIDO — After years of discussion and a previous failed attempt, Escondido voters will see a new ¾-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot....
Solana Beach puts 1-cent sales tax proposal on November ballot
SOLANA BEACH — Voters living in Solana Beach will be asked to consider a local one-cent sales tax measure in November’s general election to generate...
Survey: Escondido voters favor sales tax increase
ESCONDIDO — Most Escondido voters would support a citywide sales tax increase if placed on the November ballot, according to a recent survey of residents....
Del Mar hotel, property taxes boom; sales tax continues slow recovery
DEL MAR — The tourism-dependent city of Del Mar is projecting healthier financials for the year ahead thanks to the recovery of two major revenue...
As deficit looms, Escondido once again considers sales tax increase
ESCONDIDO — Due to a potential $8 million budget shortfall in July, the Escondido City Council is once again weighing the option of placing a...
Escondido’s potential sales tax measure explained
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council is considering putting a tax measure on the November 2022 ballot that would implement a 1% sales tax increase...
Escondido sales tax measure won’t make November ballot
ESCONDIDO — A motion to place a 1% sales tax measure on the November ballot failed to garner enough votes at the Escondido City Council...
