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Questioning Rush to Tax Chevron

As I was preparing to enjoy a long holiday weekend, I was very surprised that the City Council decided to rush through a tax increase for one local business. With lightning speed, a majority of the Council decided to investigate a ballot proposal to increase taxes on Chevron by tenfold. Council members contend that Chevron doesn’t pay as much as refineries in other cities. This increase is based on a representation by the City Manager that is still unclear to me and I question the data that was presented.

The City of El Segundo has historically engaged in a constructive dialogue between business and residents. Why is this tax and ballot measure different? What’s the rush and why is the City singling out just one business?

What’s next for citizens and other business in El Segundo during this recession—pay for trash removal, sewer fees and sales taxes increases? … Continue reading →