www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 24-30, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 9 Repeal The Cannabis Fire Tax The Cannabis Fire Tax has become an unfair burden on a new industry that is struggling with over-taxation. Over half our local cannabis cultivators have already closed because of high taxes and low prices. The Fire Tax must end so the industry can continue providing many good jobs, revenue for the County and economic benefits for the community. When cannabis businesses fail, they pay no taxes to the County and workers lose their jobs. The Fire District is primarily funded by Property Taxes and cannabis properties also pay high property taxes. The Fire Tax is very costly and is raised every year for inflation. Green plants growing in a greenhouse are at low risk of fire. Please vote YES on Measure DD to repeal the Fire Tax and save Monterey County businesses and jobs. Support local farmers and vote YES on Measure DD! PAID FOR BY RIVERVIEW FARMS ELECT REBECCA LINDOR Monterey Peninsula Water Management District • Division 3 Director (Monterey) I support MPWMD’s current eminent domain lawsuit to buy out Cal Am. My opponent is on record opposing the buyout.* Cal Am’s thirst for profits has given us some of the most expensive water in the nation. The only way to bring the cost down is through public ownership. Almost 85% of the water systems in California are publicly owned. EDUCATION I studied at the New York Institute of Technology and CSUMB where I obtained my California State Certification as a Paralegal, with emphasis in Criminal and Civil Law. I currently manage a law office in Monterey. ENDORSEMENTS “I STRONGLY endorse Rebecca Lindor to succeed me as MPWMD’s Division 3 Director. I know Rebecca and after years of seeing her in action, her leadership and commitment to public ownership makes her the right person for the job.” —Marc Eisenhart, current MPWMD Division 3 Director ❑✓ Public Water Now ❑✓ Monterey County Democrats ❑✓ Monterey County New Progressives ❑✓ Democratic Women of Monterey County ❑✓ Monterey County Weekly www.rebeccalindor.com, FPPC# 1476459 * https://www.montereychamber.com/about/committees/government-affairs-committee/
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