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La Mesa Increases Cannabis Business Tax Rate to 5%

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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The La Mesa City Council approved a 1% increase to the retail cannabis business tax rate, raising it from 4% to 5%. Councilmember Lothian opposed the tax hike, citing concerns over competitive disadvantages.

From sandiegouniontribune.com

Why it matters

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Officials estimate the tax increase could generate $600,000 in additional annual revenue for La Mesa. This revenue is intended to diversify city funds and allow for increased spending on public services.

From sandiegouniontribune.com

Who's involved

  • LothianCity Councilmember in La Mesa who opposed the tax increase
  • La MesaCity that approved the 1% increase to the cannabis business tax rate

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • La MesaSpeculative

    The city could gain $600,000 in annual revenue from the tax increase

Possible ripples

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The entities involved

  • Lothian

    former local government region of Scotland

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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