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Measure J Increase Business License Tax City of Fountain Valley 9109 / 38.4% Yes votes ...... 14604 / 61.6% No votes
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Shall basic business license fees in the City of Fountain Valley be increased from $50 to $75?
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Arguments For Measure J |
The business license tax paid by businesses in City of Fountain Valley has
remained unchanged since 1992 (12 years). The cost of providing City
services, such as police and fire protection and street maintenance, has
risen dramatically. When compared with other Orange County cities,
Fountain Valley's current business license tax is nearly the lowest. We all
know costs go up over time, but in this case, Fountain Valley's business
license tax has not kept pace with costs.
The City of Fountain Valley is proposing its business license tax be
increased from $50 per year to $75 per year for small businesses.
The proposed increase is essential in attempting to balance the City's
budget due to the State taking local funds to balance the State's budget.
This is a modest increase and only applies to businesses. The revenue
derived from this tax helps support the City's essential services, including
public safety. We ask that you vote YES on Measure J.
(No arguments against Measure J were submitted) |