According to the city, the tax measure is needed, “due to past and projected budget shortfalls in its general fund.”
“The tax measure will be accompanied by an advisory measure that will provide advice to the Susanville City Council regarding how to spend the tax revenue if the ballot measure passes.”
“Seventy-six percent of the city’s general fund is currently spent on police and fire services, which are essential to our community’s safety and economic prosperity, therefore if additional revenues cannot be identified the city will be facing some tough decisions regarding the need to reduce police and fire services and personnel.”
A local sales tax measure, according to city officials, is the quickest way to solve the city’s revenue problems.
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