Another court of appeal has held that local special taxes adopted by a citizen-sponsored initiative do not require two-thirds voter approval. City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities, No. F080264. (5th Dist.,...more
Court of Appeal Holds Only Simple Majority Needed to Impose Special Taxes by Initiative Power - While the California Constitution prohibits local governments from imposing a special tax without two-thirds voter approval,...more
Surcharge Collected for General Revenue Purposes Under a Franchise Agreement must be Approved by Voters - A surcharge on electric utility bills collected by a power company pursuant to a franchise agreement and remitted...more