Cut Services or Increase Taxes
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CO$T now opposes Kentfield School District Measure A
Based on new information, CO$T now opposes Kentfield School District Measure A. Our prior approach was to take “No Position”, while providing detailed information so voters could make an informed choice. Measure A proposes to raise the parcel tax on single family homes and condos to $1,498 (+31%) effective 7/1/2018. We urge KSD to develop
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Kentfield School District 3/6/18 Tax Measure: What Voters Should Know
The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers has decided to take NO POSITION on the Kentfield School District parcel tax — neither endorsing nor opposing. KSD’s superior schools depend on parcel tax revenues for current programs and services. But the proposed tax measure has drawbacks. To help voters make educated decisions, we’ve analyzed the KSD ballot measure
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COST Says YES on B Larkspur
CO$T Endorses Voting YES on Measure B (Larkspur Essential Services Sales Tax) October 6, 2017 Kentfield, CA: The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers — a nonprofit non-partisan advocacy group protecting the rights and interests of Marin taxpayers – recommends voting YES ON MEASURE B (Larkspur Essential Services Sales Tax). CO$T’s leadership group gave the thumbs up
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COST Says NO on E
CO$T Endorses Voting NO on Measure E (Flood Zone 1 Parcel Tax) October 4, 2017 Kentfield, CA: The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers — a nonprofit non-partisan advocacy group protecting the rights and interests of Marin taxpayers – urges voting NO ON MEASURE E (Flood Zone 1 Parcel Tax). CO$T gives the proposed tax failing grades
COST Forum on TAXES
CO$T Forum on Taxes The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers’ (CO$T) Public Event Guest Speaker: California’s Preeminent Taxpayer Rights Advocate Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association President, Jon Coupal New and increased taxes – and recent events eroding taxpayers’ right to vote on them — are undermining proposition 13’s promises of fair, affordable taxes. Learn about recent and
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Recent Court Decision Likely Unleashes Additional Spate of Local Taxes in CA
https://marinpost.org/blog/2017/9/3/recent-court-decision-likely-unleashes-additional-spate-of-local-taxes-in-ca California’s “Citizens United” A game-changing decision issued by the California Supreme Court appears to eviscerate taxpayer protections provided under Proposition 13 and Proposition 218 (the Right to Vote on Taxes Act) that require a 2/3rds majority vote to pass tax measures. The result could be a tax tsunami funded by special interests masquerading as
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Brewing Tax Hikes – Spotswood
Brewing tax hikes may test Marin voters’ generous spirit A new article by Marin IJ columnist, Dick Spotswood examines the array of substantial tax hikes challenging Marin voters in the upcoming election cycle. “Tamalpais Union High School District is pushing a blockbuster $450 million facilities improvement bond for the 2018 ballot. Its effort will cost
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Susan Kirsch on Assemblyman Marc Levine on Density
http://www.marinij.com/opinion/20170724/marin-voice-assemblyman-levine-stood-up-for-local-control From the article: “In 2014, Levine corrected a mistake that wrongfully categorized Marin as “urban,” reflecting small communities built along winding roads at the base of Mount Tamalpais. The new bill extends suburban density until 2028. Elected officials in other jurisdictions prioritize “urban” zoning to match their urban lifestyle. They make choices to attract
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