Los Angeles Proposition S (2008)
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Los Angeles Proposition S was on the February 5, 2008 ballot in Los Angeles, California, where it won with 67% of the vote.[1]
The measure, known as the "Phone and Internet Tax", levies a new tax on phone and internet use.
Background
The existing City of Los Angeles tax on telecommunications was declared invalid because it violated the provisions of California Proposition 218 (2002). That tax was 10% on cellular phone service. Proposition S proposes a tax rate of 9%, and to extend the tax to include services not previously taxed: internet, DSL, VOIP, PCS and other electronic services.
The city is appealing the court decision under which their old tax was declared invalid.
It is estimated that the tax will raise $270 million annually for the city.
Criticism
Los Angeles has been criticized for putting the measure on the February 5 ballot, a move that it is alleged will cost the city $5.1 million in election administration costs.[2]
See also
- Pasadena Measure D (2008)
- California city and county ballot initiatives
- Local utility taxes in California
External links
- No on Proposition S Website of an opponent.
- AFL-CIO says yes on S
- Yes on Proposition S, a Los Angeles Times editorial
- The "S" stands for sham, an editorial opinion column published in the Los Angeles Times
- Boone Pickens contributes to passage of Proposition S
