Increase to Measure E Transfer Tax
On June 17, 2024, San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres introduced a memo proposing to increase Measure E transfer taxes. The proposed rates were
San Jose Parcel Tax
On March 19, 2024, San Jose City Council directed staff to explore additional funding mechanisms for operations and maintenance of City parks and to explore placing a measure on the November ballot to
Mountain View Transfer Tax
On May 14, 2024, the Mountain View City Council unanimously voted to draft a Property Transfer Tax revenue measure for the November ballot, aiming to increase the property transfer tax that has remained unchanged since its adoption in 1973.
This decision followed the approval
Sunnyvale Transfer Tax
In a significant decision that will shape Sunnyvale’s future, the City Council has chosen to advance the Sunnyvale Library Measure, effectively shelving the proposed Real Property Transfer Tax. This resolution came after months of discussions, polling, and community feedback, culminating in a unanimous vote on May 21, 2024.
Background on the Real Property Transfer
Responsible Construction Ordinance
On April 11, 2023, the San Jose City Council directed staff to develop a Responsible Construction Ordinance (RCO) to address wage theft in private construction. While crafting this ordinance, City staff met with representatives from the South Bay Labor Council, Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, Working Partnerships USA, and the Santa Clara
Mayor Matt Mahan’s Budget Plan
Just over two months after becoming Mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan has put forward his first budget plan that has a major focus on public safety, homelessness, housing, and blight. It’s a self-proclaimed “back-to-basics” approach that he says will make San Jose a better city for everyone. “New spending really needs to be concentrated