SDCTA San Marcos Sales Tax Policy Paper

Taxpayers Association SUPPORTS San Marcos Sales Tax

The Association SUPPORTS the San Marcos Sales Tax increase to fund many of the City’s core services, especially in Public Safety and Public Works. The City has been facing a structural deficit that has affected its ability to deliver consistent performance for many of its core services. The deficit, which is projected to continue into the upcoming fiscal year, has mainly been driven by rising expenditure and sluggish revenue growth. The City has been slowly reducing numerous positions across its various departments in an effort to save money and bridge the gap caused by deficit in the budget.

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