{"id":4809,"date":"2016-10-10T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/?p=4809"},"modified":"2025-11-19T16:27:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:27:59","slug":"measure-l-placerville-sales-tax-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/2016\/10\/10\/measure-l-placerville-sales-tax-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"Measure L — Placerville Sales Tax Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If two-thirds of voters approve, Placerville would impose a 0.5 percentage-point sales tax to fund maintenance and improvements for water, sewer, and storm drain systems, as well as for streets. The tax would become effective April 1, 2017 and would last for 20 years. If the measure passes, the sales tax rate in Placerville would be 8.25 percent, including all state and local taxes.<\/p>\n

Argument in favor &\u00a0against:<\/h3>\n

Yes – For the Measure:\u00a0<\/strong>Placerville is facing a crisis. City roads are falling apart and water and sewer pipes are leaking. The city can raise $2 million annually to stop the deterioration of infrastructure. All funds will be used inside the city for repair and maintenance.<\/p>\n

No – Against the Measure:\u00a0<\/strong>Voters rejected a sales tax hike two years ago. The city spends too much money and fails to make substantial spending cuts. Increasing sales taxes will put local businesses at a disadvantage compared to retailers outside the city. Businesses are still recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.<\/p>\n

Supporters &\u00a0opponents:<\/h3>\n

Yes – For the Measure:\u00a0<\/strong>Placerville Mayor Trisha Wilkins; Sue Rodman, retired U.S. Forest Service; Jackie Neau, community activist; Earl R. Washburn, retired pediatrician; John Mosbacher, Placerville business owner<\/p>\n

No – Against the Measure:\u00a0<\/strong>Ben Leveroni, merchant; Dottie McKenzie, merchant; Kirk McKenzie, merchant; Paula Gendron, merchant; Sierra Hauser, merchant<\/p>\n

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