This resolution encourages state lawmakers to support new laws that would give cities and counties the option to create their own wealth and progressive income taxes. If passed, it would allow local governments more control over their tax systems.
Resolution urging state legislators to champion legislation allowing cities and counties to decide if they want to implement local wealth and progressive income taxes.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about income inequality and the need for local taxation authority in San Francisco.
Supervisors Chen, Chan, Walton, and Fielder introduced a resolution urging state legislators to allow local wealth and progressive income taxes in response to growing income inequality and a budget deficit.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 309-25, urging state legislators to champion legislation for local wealth and progressive income taxes.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the Charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted a copy of the adopted resolution to state legislators, including Senator Scott Wiener and Assembly Members Matt Haney and Catherine Stefani.
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