Sacramento Mayor’s Contentious Budget Plan Moves Forward Without Funding For Critics’ ProjectsJune 5, 2019 | Bob MoffittThe city budget committee advanced Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s plan to spend $16 million of the city’s surplus on special projects — but not an aquatic center and Olympic-sized pool in Natomas.
Sacramento Will Spend Nearly $50 Million In New Sales Tax Revenue This Year. Here’s A Look At The Budget Debate.June 4, 2019 | Bob MoffittCity voters approved a new Measure U last year — and there’s already a lot of disagreement on how to use it.
From Free Public Transit For Kids To A New Sports Complex, Sacramento Mayor Releases List Of Budget PrioritiesMay 31, 2019 | Bob MoffittMayor Darrell Steinberg is proposing to spend $16 million worth of Measure U sales tax revenue on “inclusive” economic development and programs in underserved communities.
Sacramento NAACP Chapter Comes Out Against City’s Measure U Sales Tax IncreaseOctober 12, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe organization says city leaders are trying to generate more revenue “on the backs of working families who already struggle to survive economically.”
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMayor Steinberg Makes Case For Higher, Permanent Sales TaxJune 8, 2018 | Cody DrabbleMayor Darrell Steinberg explains his plan to permanently expand and extend Sacramento’s sales tax to a full penny. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento County Businesses Erroneously Charging City of Sacramento TaxesJune 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittNearly 700 Sacramento County businesses have improperly charged higher City of Sacramento taxes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sales Tax Revenue Help Restore Services At Sacramento Recreation CentersJune 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittMost of the pools and recreation centers will be open full-time this summer in the city of Sacramento under the Parks Department's proposed budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
