To maintain quality of life in Richmond by continuing certain City services, including 911 emergency response, pothole/street repair, homeless/youth services and other general services, shall an ordinance amending the City’s business tax to charge businesses 0.06% to 5.00% of gross receipts, and other rates as stated, with the highest rates on cannabis, firearm and the biggest businesses, providing approximately $9.5 million annually until ended by voters, be adopted?
2, Contra Costa County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 72.5% yes, 27.5% no (42,706 votes cast)
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This measure amended Richmond's business tax to charge businesses 0.06% to 5.00% of gross receipts with the highest rates applied to cannabis, firearm, and the largest businesses. The tax generates approximately $9.5 million annually to fund city services including emergency response, street repair, and homeless services.