Santa Clara Head Count Tax – Join the Virtual Community Meeting on 5/19
The city of Santa Clara is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss the proposed Head Count Tax this Thursday, May 19th at 6 pm via zoom.
Coalition of NAIOP, SVLG, & PA Chamber are Fighting the Palo Alto Square Footage Tax
NAIOP Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), and the Palo Alto Chamber are working together in a coalition to fight the City of Palo Alto’s proposed square footage tax. After a second round of polling by the city, residents are not fans of the proposed tax.
ALERT: Palo Alto Outreach on the Tax Increase
The City of Palo Alto is inviting community leaders to join a conversation on City services, fiscal sustainability, and tax increases, which will help inform upcoming discussions on the annual budget process and potential revenue measures considerations.
City of Santa Clara Priority Session Included Tax Increase
City of Santa Clara held a Priority Session meeting on February 8th which included a report by their consultant Lew Edwards and team. This is the same consultant who has been hired by the City of Palo Alto. The City conducted a survey of 600 likely voters from January 20-27, 2022. The survey results were:
Palo Alto Releases Proposed Property Square Footage Tax City Poll Results
The Palo Alto Business Coalition, which is comprised of Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), Palo Alto Chamber and NAIOP Silicon Valley, continue to discuss the City of Palo Alto’s poll results and individual business interest in waging a campaign against the proposed tax increase.
Palo Alto Proposes a Square Footage Tax and Approves Commercial Linkage Fee Increase
The Palo Alto city council approves a significant Commercial Linkage Fee increase and is considering a square footage tax!
