www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 6, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 11 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. ENDORSEMENTS ❑✓ 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/ www.jeanrasch.com Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jean Rasch Council District 3 2024 FPPC #1468148 Jean Rasch MOnTeReY cITY cOUncIL DIsTRIcT 3 Proud to be Endorsed By Alan Haffa, City of Monterey Councilmember Ed Smith, City of Monterey Councilmember Clyde Roberson, former Mayor, City of Monterey Carl Outzen, former Councilmember, City of Monterey Melodie Chrislock, Managing Director, PWN Patricia McDermott, MFT Neighborhood Association Presidents (past or present): Joe Fogel, Del Monte Beach Tom Reeves, New Monterey Pat Venza, Hans Jannasch, and Susan Nine, Monterey Vista Lee Whitney, Glenwood Mike Dawson, Alta Mesa Curt Tipton, Downtown Richard Ruccello, CONA EXPERIENCE COUNTS VOTe FOR
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