Civil Litigation
Jul. 9, 2019
SF judge’s ruling on tax measures could have statewide implications
A taxpayer group vowed Monday to appeal a San Francisco County Superior Court judge’s decision allowing a simple majority of voters to impose new taxes.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Applying a 2017 state Supreme Court decision, Judge Ethan Schulman ruled two San Francisco ballot propositions only needed a majority to pass because they were appropriately brought by voters.
The opinion reinforces a growing trend of local politicians introducing seemingly contentious tax laws through the initiative process rather than bringing it ...
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