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Cities pursue ballot measures for revenue
Multiple cities are advancing tax proposals for voter approval, including Pasadena's consideration of parking occupancy and parcel taxes for fire services and infrastructure, and Chicago's millionaire income tax and immigration enforcement compensation referendums. These measures represent municipal efforts to generate new revenue streams through November ballot initiatives.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 14 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
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- Tory and Reform mayors plan to hand tax rebates to local residents under Andy Burnham's devolution drive
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