South San Francisco Hotel Tax Increase, Measure O (November 2009)
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- Yes: 4,274 (77.7%)
- No: 1,228 (22.3%)
Measure O increases the City of South San Francisco's hotel tax from 9% to 10%. Any guest who stays at a hotel or similar establishment within the city borders of South San Francisco will have to pay the tax. Under Measure O, hotel guests will also have to pay a 10% tax on what they are charged to their vehicles at hotel parking structures.
Measure O also addresses the issue of internet-based reservations for lodging. It clarifies that when third parties arrange for the rental of hotel facilities, the hotel tax must be calculated based on the full amount that is charged to the hotel guest for the use of those facilities, and that hotel operators are responsible for collecting and remitting to the City the total amount of tax owed.
Hotel taxes are general taxes. Revenues raised from hotel taxes go into the city's general fund where they can be used for any general governmental function of the city.
The last time the City of San Francisco increased its hotel tax was in 2004, when it was increased to the current level of 9%. Voters also approved a separate $2.50 per room, per night special tax that goes to fund the acquisition, renovation, maintenance and operation of the South San Francisco Conference Center. That tax will continue, whether or not Measure O passes.
Path to the ballot
The South San Francisco City Council approved the tax increase, and putting the tax increase on the ballot. By state law, a minimum of 2/3rds of the City Council had to vote in favor of the tax increase before it could go on the ballot.
See also
External links
- Full text of Measure O
- Impartial analysis of Measure O
- San Mateo local ballot measures, November 2009
- Measure O election results
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