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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

2

Statewide property tax rate up six cents per year

The State Board of Equalization reports the average statewide tax rate rose six cents to 8.90 per 100 of assessed property value, with total property tax revenue hitting a record 4.1 billion. Alameda remains the highest county rate at 11.33, while Plumas is the lowest at 4.58, as total assessed value reaches 46.19 billion.

Sacramento State Board of Equalization Alameda Plumas County Los Angeles San Francisco Santa Clara Omage San Diego San Mateo San Bernardino Fresno

Drive for Special Tax Relief Session Gains Wide Support

A campaign for a special legislature session on property tax relief draws broad bipartisan backing across California. Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh and Senate leader Hugh Burns back the effort, urging residents to pressure Gov. Reagan. The plan packages several failed bills into a single measure to cut inventory tax, fund local schools, and boost elderly relief while shifting welfare costs.

Assembly Jesse M. Unruh Inglewood Unruh Warren M. Dorn Senate Hugh M. Burns Republican Assembly Robert Monagan John Veneman

Port May Go Into Hands of City

Governor Reagan signed a bill authorizing negotiations to transfer the Port of San Francisco from state control to the city. He said talks should yield a satisfactory agreement, with $155 million set aside for property tax relief. if a plan isn’t approved by Oct 1 the state sales tax would drop to 4.25 percent.

Reagan Sacramento San Francisco

Reagan Signs State Computer Control Bill

Gov. Reagan signs a California bill to govern computer use in state and local government. The measure by Sen. George Miller Jr. creates guidelines for computer use and requires ongoing contact between state and local officials to manage the growing complex systems.

Reagan Sacramento California George Miller Jr D-Martinez

For Rent Ads Offer Single Rooms to Spacious Flats

A complete array of living spaces is listed today with single rooms through spacious apartments available for rental. Tenants can select from varied layouts, locations, and prices in the feature filled rental section.

Ster-All Boxes offer sturdy stackable storage solution

Ster-All Boxes in a 15 by 12 by 11 inch size provide durable, dust tight, lightweight storage for clothes, shoes, toys, linens, house records, and seasonal decorations. Each box stacks easily, keeping hundreds of items organized and portable.

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