London politicsfromwww.standard.co.uk6 months agoLondon tourist tax hotel levy could generate 250m a year for Sadiq Khan, says City Hall reviewLondon should introduce a modest overnight tourist levy on hotels and short-term rentals to raise about £250m annually for reinvestment.
CaliforniafromSan Jose Spotlight9 months agoLawsuit ties up millions of dollars in Campbell revenue - San Jose SpotlightA lawsuit in Campbell seeks to invalidate a voter-approved sales tax hike, causing financial strains for the city.
East Bay real estatefromThe Oaklandside10 months agoWhere does the city of Oakland get its money?Oakland's budget discussion highlights the importance of balancing expenses and understanding revenue sources.64% of the budget is earmarked, creating pressure on the discretionary general fund.
San FranciscofromMission Local10 months agoExplore: San Francisco's $15.9B budgetMayor Lurie must tackle a $781.5 million deficit with careful budget cuts while maintaining consensus among city officials.