September 4, 2010
Tax increases for AB 900 beds, J. Woodford discusses CDCR
One option to address the jail overcrowding issue will be before the voters in the November election.
Santa Barbara County officials have proposed a half-percent sales tax increase to construct and operate a new North County jail and enhance local public safety agencies.
The ballot proposal, known as Measure S, would dedicate half of the annual tax revenue — estimated at $30 million — to constructing and operating a new 304-bed jail in Santa Maria...
LINK - LompocRecord.com
