On November 7, 2006, voters in Vista, California passed Proposition L. This measure called for an increase in the sales tax rate of one-half of a percent. The rate in Vista had been 7.75% - the new measure raises the rate to 8.25%, the highest of any city in San Diego county. The new rate went into effect on April 1, 2007.
The city manager of Vista estimates that Proposition L will generate $6.5 million for the city annually. The funds will be used for various projects, such as:
Public Safety Projects
Reopen two community police sub-stations
Additional Sheriff's deputies
Construction of two new fire stations
More fire personel
Community Priority Projects
Construction of a new sports complex
A new stage house for the Moonlight Amphitheatre
A new civic center
General Service Projects
Maintain streets
Sidewalk repairs
City medians and landscaping beautification
Other general services, such as parks and recreation services
Transactions Requiring the New Sales Tax Rate
Purchases made inside the boundries of the city of Vista
Any delivery of goods to addresses within the boundries of the city of Vista
Residents within the boundries of the city of Vista must pay the tax on vehicles purchased or leased, regardless of where it was purchased or leased
Mobile homes, boats, and aircraft on properties in Vista
Other Facts about the Sales Tax Increase
Voters approved it for 30 years
A Sales Tax Oversight Committee will review the spending of the money, and will give budget advice to the city council
All businesses located within the boundries of the city of Vista must increase their sales tax collection to the new rate on April 1, 2007
Unincorporated areas of Vista are not included in the new increase - they will continue to use the old rate of 7.75%
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