The City of Santa Barbara is facing a significant $7.1 million deficit and is now requesting another increase in our sales tax (Measure I) to address this financial shortfall.
This situation raises concerns about the city's reliance on tax hikes to manage its budgetary issues.
Previously, I highlighted Measure C, which involved a one-cent increase in sal…
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