Leaders in Part Moon Bay have made up our minds to take any other shot at a gross sales tax build up to reinforce the small coastal city's finances.

The council voted 4-1 Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Marina Fraser offering the lone vote against, to place a half-cent gross sales tax degree at the November poll. It might generate approximately $867,000 a 12 months for 3 years.

Voters rejected a 1 cent gross sales tax building up in 2010, however a few downtown traders who balked on the greater quantity have indicated a half-cent building up could be applicable. The degree may elevate the gross sales tax charge to 8.75 percent.

Half Moon Bay has advanced its financial outlook extensively during the last few years way to price range cuts, outsourcing and an making improvements to economy, however it nonetheless wishes cash for boulevard resurfacing and upkeep to the primary Boulevard bridge, amongst different projects.

Contact Aaron Kinney at 650-348-4357.