Fees and Taxes
A California taxpayers association has challenged the June passage of a regional ballot measure because it didn't receive two-thirds support from voters, although two prior voter-approved bridge toll increases also fell short of a super-majority.
The Mercury News
How many now-classic design features are actually tax-avoidance strategies?
99% Invisible
Blog post
State governments like to limit local taxing authority but not local zoning—maybe they should do the exact opposite.
Lines between public and private blur as Flats East Bank takes on the mantle of a special tax district. If the measure goes through to completion, revenue will be used to fund public improvements.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
While Propositions 19 (marijuana) and 23 (global warming suspension) grabbed headlines, Prop 26, which would require a 2/3rds vote threshold for fees, slipped under the radar and passed. Opponents say it could make regulation nearly impossible.
The New York Times - Energy & Environment
