San Francisco, as seen from the Marin headlands. (Courthouse News photo / Chris Marshall)
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unlocked hundreds of millions of dollars for San Francisco’s childcare and early education programs by refusing to consider an appeal in a case challenging a voter-approved tax increase.
The state’s highest court declined to review a decision finding a tax on commercial landlords making $1 million or more per year was legally passed by a simple majority vote and did not require approval by two-thirds of voters as opponents had argued.
“This cements our victory and ensures long-term help for working families,” San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in a statement Wednesday. “That’s what the voters approved, and it’s needed now more than ever as we work together to get our lives, our economy and our communities back on track.”
Justice bills progressing in California legislature
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