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General Sales
Tax:
A
general tax is "any tax imposed for general governmental
purposes." (Section 1, Article XIII C, California
Constitution). This tax requires a 50% + 1 vote.
Special
Tax:
"Special
tax" means any tax imposed for specific purposes, including a
tax imposed for special purposes, which is placed into a general
fund. This tax requires 2/3 vote.
Assessment
District:
An Assessment
District is created to finance improvements when no other source
of money is available. Assessment Districts are often formed in
undeveloped areas and are used to build roads and install water
and sewer systems so that new homes or commercial space can be
built. Assessment Districts may also be used in older areas to
finance new public improvements or other additions to the
community. The proposed district will include all properties
that will directly benefit from the improvements to be
constructed. This tax requires 2/3 vote.
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