Why it Matters: Why are there so many sales taxes on the ballot this year?
This November, voters in the city of San Diego will weigh in on Measure E, which would put a 1% sales tax on top of the tax buyers pay within the city.
Right now, the city of San Diego has the lowest rate possible in San Diego County. The 1% increase would put San Diego on par with the cities with the highest rate in San Diego County. But several others want to join them, including Escondido, Encinitas, San Marcos and Santee.
We explain why there are so many sales tax measures on the ballot this year, and why it matters.
Right now, the city of San Diego has the lowest rate possible in San Diego County. The 1% increase would put San Diego on par with the cities with the highest rate in San Diego County. But several others want to join them, including Escondido, Encinitas, San Marcos and Santee.
We explain why there are so many sales tax measures on the ballot this year, and why it matters.
