Capitola City Council to Discuss Tax Measure Thursday

Anticipating reserves to dwindle by $880,000 in 2021 due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Capitola City Council will hear from pollster Gene Bregman at 7 p.m. Thursday June 11 on a survey to see whether voters would support a tax measure in November.

The survey asked about establishing utility use tax, increasing the sales tax from 9 percent to 9.25 percent, and establishing a permanent tax for ocean protection. Bregman will present the polling results at the meeting.

Due to COVID-19, public comment will be taken remotely. Comments should be no more than 450 words.

To comment, attend the meeting on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89240979503?pwd=RFNrN3lwRTNsTE96S3FnN1QyakFTQT09. The password is 432002.

• To speak, use the “raise hand” option during the public comment period on the item. You will have up to 3 minutes to speak

Or you can dial 1-669-900-6833, or 1-408-638-0968 or 1-346-248-7799

• The meeting ID number is 892 4097 9503.
• When prompted for a Participant ID, press #/
• Press *9 on your phone to “raise your hand” when the mayor calls for public comment. You will have up to 3 minutes to speak.

Or email: publiccomment@ci.capitola.ca.us before the public comment time is closed.

The deadline to place measures on the ballot is Aug. 7. There are only two regular council meetings prior to that date; June 25 and July 23.

The council must provide direction and adopt the appropriate resolutions before Aug. 7 to place a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.