Residents are feeling squeezed': Would a San Jose parcel tax to fund parks have a chance on the ballot?

San Jose may propose a parcel tax to tackle a sizable parks maintenance backlog, facing challenges due to existing tax measures and potential voter fatigue, with decisions pending based on polling outcomes.

Options considered include a parcel tax based on lot size to potentially generate $31 million annually, with residential properties at one cent and non-residential at three cents per square foot; other options like an additional sales tax or general bond have limitations or low support.

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