There’s been a lot of buzz about raising the sales tax in Redding by 1 percent.
Redding currently has the lowest sales tax in the whole state, a full 3 percent lower than parts of LA but even so, California has the highest sales tax in the U.S.
We’ve had a few conversations with people pushing the bill and here’s what they are saying. The tax increased tax will generate much of it’s revenue from tourists and people passing through on the I-5 corridor.
It will bring in an estimated $24 million in extra city budget which is currently at $295.3 million adding approximately 8 percent to the annual city revenue.
All the proceeds will go directly to the police and fire departments with the intent of helping with the homeless issue currently taking place.
There seems to be a general skepticism towards the city leadership but a lot of the old city council members and city leaders have been steadily replaced by new faces. Even so, it’s hard to tell exactly how much things have changed.
The complete city budget is posted on the city website here for those dedicated enough to read it.
What are your thoughts on the proposed 1 cent tax increase?