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Oakland Seeks Parcel Tax to Avert Cuts to Shelter Beds and Fire Services

City leaders say the $34 million-a-year parcel tax would prevent immediate reductions to shelter capacity and fire operations.

Parker Unveils $7 Billion Philadelphia Budget With Rideshare and Delivery Fees, Hotel Tax Increase

Backlash Grows to Mamdani’s $127 Billion NYC Budget and 9.5% Property‑Tax Threat

York Council Proposes 4.99% Council Tax Rise in 2026/27 Budget

Pittsburgh Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike for 2026 Budget

Pittsburgh Council Weighs 30% Property-Tax Hike as Controller Cites 2% Limit

Johnson’s Finance Team Rejects Council’s Alternative Budget, Sticks With Corporate Head Tax

Calgary Council Cuts 2026 Tax Hike as Budget Raises Transit Fares, Trims Climate Funds

Chicago Finance Panel Defeats Johnson’s Tax Package, Leaving 2026 Budget in Limbo

B.C.’s ‘Look West’ Push Sets $200B Investment Goal as Western Letters Demand Accountability

Johnson Pushes Next-Week Budget Vote After Softening Head Tax as Finance Chair Rejects It

City Council Majority Urges Johnson to Drop Head Tax From 2026 Budget

Cambridge Raises Commercial Property Tax 22%, Drawing Small-Business Backlash

Anaheim Tables Disneyland Gate Tax Debate to Study Options for $64 Million Budget Gap

Fontaine Fallout Intensifies as Fredericton Safety Concerns Grow and Bank of Canada Eyes Cut

Anaheim Explores Entertainment Tax on Tickets or Parking to Close $60 Million Budget Gap

Austin Council Approves $6.3B Budget, Sets 5-Cent Tax Rate Election

Germany's 2025 Property Tax Reform Faces Delays and Disputes

Chicago City Council Unanimously Rejects Mayor Johnson's $300 Million Property Tax Proposal