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Storyline14 outlets24 articlesFirst Jul 20 · 13:14 UTCLatest Aug 3 · 11:20 UTC

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.

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