New Info | City of Santa Clara [Potential] Taxes ahead…
NAIOP Silicon Valley reported last week that taxes are on the table with the City of Santa Clara and their interest to increase its business tax. The last time Santa Clara’s business license tax was updated was 1992. The proposal is as follows: a Business License Tax increase to $75, increasing incrementally between
An Election Recap
Although NAIOP Silicon Valley does not take any positions on elections, below are the results of the local primary elections in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara – [Potential] Taxes Ahead
On July 5th, the Santa Clara City Council will consider placing a tax on the ballot in November 2022.
The Palo Alto Tax: Paused…for Now.
The Palo Alto City Council held a vote on June 20, 2022, to review the proposed business tax measure. After two hours of discussion, Council Member DuBois moved and seconded by Mayor Burt to:
Warehouse/Logistics Center Ban Heads to State Floor – Contact Your Assemblymembers
AB 2840 (Reyes) the bill that would create a de facto ban on most new warehouse projects passed Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 11th, with a partisan vote and will be heading to the Assembly Floor.
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