Sales Tax
Half-a-Penny for Your Transit?
26 September 2008 - 11:00am
Los Angeles Times
After being signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a half-cent sales tax increase will appear on the November ballot in Los Angeles County, where it would create a fund for public transit projects.
L.A. MTA Puts More Transportation Funding on Nov. Ballot
27 July 2008 - 7:00am
The Los Angeles Times
After more than three hours of public comment and debate at Thursday's MTA Board meeting, the Board of Directors approved placing a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot, pending approval of a companion Assembly bill.
L.A. Mayor Seeks Sales Tax Increase For Transit
27 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Los Angeles Times
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's half-cent increase in the county's sales tax would create $30-$40 billion for transportation projects over the next 30 years, and could go before voters in November.
Virginia Governor Seeks Sales Tax Raise For Transit Projects
19 May 2008 - 8:00am
The Washington Post
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has proposed a plan to raise sales taxes in the state to help fund public transportation projects -- a plan similar to one voters turned down in 2002. But this time, voters won't be involved in the decision.
Sales Tax for Transit Catching on in Twin Cities
3 April 2008 - 10:00am
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Five counties in metropolitan Minneapolis have approved the creation of a new quarter-cent sales tax that will be dedicated to funding transit projects.






