Summary
Councilmembers floated updating the flat cannabis tax, taxing video streaming under the utility users tax (staff says work is underway), and a first responder fee of roughly $400 per emergency medical call billed to insurance, as in San Jose.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unclear, but each idea could add meaningful ongoing revenue to the general fund.
City services funded by diversified revenue.
Cannabis businesses, streaming subscribers, and insurance payers could see new taxes or fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — February 17, 2026
A housekeeping ordinance clarifies how the utility users tax is collected, enforced, appealed and refunded — the rate itself is untouched.
City Council — January 20, 2026
Councilmembers floated updating the flat cannabis tax, taxing video streaming under the utility users tax (staff says work is underway), and a first responder fee of roughly $400 per emergency medical call billed to insurance, as in San Jose.
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