FEBRUARY 2014
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CATTPAC Supports Truckee Trails Sales Tax Measure
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ATTPAC, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee, released a statement on January 23 supporting a proposed 1/4 cent (0.25%) sales tax measure for most purchases made in Truckee (appliances, building materials, etc). Purchases made in Truckee but delivered outside the Town (i.e. Martis Camp) would not be subject to the higher sales tax. The added amount would make Truckee’s sales tax total 8.375%. In contrast, Reno’s sales tax is 7.75%. Annual revenue expected from the increase is $1 million. The sales tax measure will appear before Truckee voters in June. The Town offered the sales tax funding mechanism as an answer to the community desire for more trail construction and in recognition of the fact that new trails will eventually need regular maintenance. Over the last month, CATTPAC board members studied the proposal and were very concerned about two items: 1) the construction industry and clients would be directly affected as the tax on building materials is increased and 2) adequate public input on trails expenditures would not be sought until after the expenditure is made (i.e. an oversight committee). The concern over trail expenditures was a result of actual and projected costs of $1 million (or more) per mile for trail construction. CATTPAC’s statement said: CATTPAC is delighted the Town of Truckee has offered up the same public input process already in existence with Measure V for the Trails & Bikeway Sales Tax Measure. CATTPAC is interested in government transparency & public involvement and feels the current process will suit the new measure. CATTPAC plans on soliciting those interested in trails & bikeways to be a part of the public input process. CATTPAC therefore endorses the trails & bikeways sales tax measure. CATTPAC Board member Mick Horn (The Michael Horn Company) took the lead in representing the PAC and communicating with the Town. This is no small feat considering Mick was voted on to the PAC board October 30!
CATTPAC is a California registered Political Action Committee, ID # 1247901. Questions about the PAC or this position should be directed to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com.
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