The Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and resident David Wolen are suing Campbell to invalidate Measure K, a half-cent sales tax increase approved by over 70% of voters. This lawsuit, pending in court, prevents the city from accessing approximately $7 million intended from the tax, resulting in potential future deficits of $2.3 million to $3.8 million. The lawsuit alleges that Measure K violates California's constitutional code because it exceeds the previous sales tax cap and misled voters. The city's financial future is uncertain as a result of this legal challenge.
Jason Bezis, an attorney representing the taxpayers association and Wolen, said there wasn't enough time given for opponents to file an informed rebuttal for voters to read. He said Campbell should look to other jurisdictions to see how they addressed their fiscal uncertainty rather than making its sales tax the highest in the county. 'Others are able to make it work without the special (tax and law),' Bezis told San José Spotlight. 'So the question is, you know, what's so unique about Campbell?'
The lawsuit, filed in the Santa Clara County Superior Court last January, claims Measure K is invalid because it's based on Assembly Bill 3259. The lawsuit alleges SB 3259 violates California's constitutional code that calls for uniform policies.
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