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Scott Lewis
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Editor in Chief and CEO, Voice of San Diego
San Diego
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Technology, Womens Issues , Violence Against Women, Pakistan Womens Rights, The Arts , Society, Education, Literature, Women And Islam
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By Scott Lewis Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified The city of San Diego is going to raise hotel room taxes in May. The money was supposed to fund an expansion to the Convention Center, but that isn’t happening anymore. Anyone staying in a hotel in San Diego will soon see a higher tax on their bills. The tax ranges depending on how close to downtown you are, from 11.75% to 13.75%. So for example, if you’re staying in a downtown hotel and your room costs $250 a night, you’d see an extra $34 a night on your bill.
By Scott Lewis Verified, Lisa Halverstadt Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified We pulled this post from the Politics Report. The city of San Diego that it would start to collect the higher hotel-room tax prescribed in 2020’s Measure C. Measure C got a majority of support from voters but not two-thirds and opponents have argued that means it did not pass. But supporters have said it qualifies under the still open loophole that citizens initiatives can pass, even with special tax increases, with support of just a bare majority of voters.
By Scott Lewis Verified| Voice of San Diego Verified The city of San Diego is going to raise hotel room taxes in May. The money was supposed to fund an expansion to the Convention Center, but that isn’t happening anymore. Anyone staying in a hotel in San Diego will soon see a higher tax on their bills. The tax ranges depending on how close to downtown you are, from 11.75% to 13.75%. So for example, if you’re staying in a downtown hotel and your room costs $250 a night, you’d see an extra $34 a night on your bill.
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Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego is a nonprofit digital news organization based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2005, it focuses on investigative journalism and civic engagement, addressing gaps in local reporting. The organization publishes online articles Monday through Saturday, covering topics such as education, politics, the environment, public safety, and neighborhoods. The organization aims to foster civic participation and advocate for good governance through its investigative reporting and community engagement initiatives. It offers platforms for community discussions, fact-checking projects, and explanatory journalism. Voice of San Diego collaborates with local media to produce debates and multimedia content, enhancing its reach and impact. The organization is primarily funded through memberships, grants, and sponsorships, reflecting steady growth since its inception. It has received multiple awards for excellence in local reporting, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and journalistic independence.
San Diego, California, United States
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Founded: 2005