Measures T, U and X tax increases on the June 5, 2012 ballot

Affects SFO airport and unincorporated San Mateo County (coastside).

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San Francisco Chronicle/Carolyn Jones, 5/27/12.  "San Mateo County tax measures aimed as SFO."

"....  three tax measures aimed at airport businesses, including an 8 percent tax on parking.  (Short term and long term parking airport or private lots).

....  add a 2.5 percent tax on car rentals, increasing the overall tax rate on SFO rentals - collected by San Francisco, the state and other agencies - to 24.71 percent, among the highest in the country, according to tourism officials.

.... raise the hotel tax from 10 to 12 percent

 

Measures T, U and X on the June 5 ballot would raise $13 million for county coffers, almost halving the $28 million deficit."   Read Article.  

Note.  Proposed tax increases:  Measure T (vehicle rentals) 2.5%; Measure U (lodging) 2%; Measure X (parking facility) 8%. 

Posted by Kathy Meeh