pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 8 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether a comparison was made on taxing mechanisms in other cities. The Deputy City Manager responded Alameda is relatively low for northern Alameda County stated Oakland and Berkeley have extra taxes. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether 52% support is a good threshold. Mr. Below responded 52% is a pretty soft number stated going forward would be risky, but could be done. Mayor Johnson stated the margin of error is 5%. Mr. Below stated that he would like to see definite numbers higher. The Deputy City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the meeting. Opponents (Not in favor of resolution) : Rob Platt, Alameda Association of Realtors; Troy Staten, Alameda Association of Realtors; Steve Sorensen, Alameda (submitted document) . There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. Mayor Johnson stated that the Alameda Association of Realtors supported raising the real property transaction tax several years ago. Mr. Platt stated the market was different at that time. Councilmember Gilmore stated other tax mechanisms have less support than the proposed real property transaction tax; inquired whether Mr. Platt has any ideas on how the burden could be shared equally. Mr. Platt responded that people who are forced to sell would bear the burden of the entire budget deficit. Councilmember Gilmore stated citizens do not want public safety services cut the City does not have the revenue to maintain the same level of public safety services. Mayor Johnson stated budget cuts were made by taking money out of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |