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Debra Gruszecki published a lengthy article in The Desert Sun yesterday describing Coachella Valley area responses to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to dismantle California’s Enterprise Zones program. While there is much in her article worth reading, one statement in particular captured my attention. (more…)
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I’ve been seeing many similar articles during the past week. Councilman Larry Hansen says it perfectly. (more…)
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Today, I am varying from my usual approach in order to share an opinion with you. (Of course, we will also keep watching for important developments in state and federal news.)
The California enterprise zone program offers lower state taxes to employers setting up operations inside any of 42 zones located throughout the state. For businesses using the program, it has been a godsend in the current economic crisis. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Mayor Marsha McLean of the City of Santa Clarita joined defenders of California’s Redevelopment Agencies and Enterprise Zones while speaking at a City Council meeting yesterday. Refering to Governor Jerry Brown’s draconian proposals to eliminate both programs as part of his balance-the-budget plan, McLean said
“Our enterprise zones have been a tremendous boon,” said McLean. “[Governor Brown] wants to abolish those as well. We know the budget has to be balanced but this isn’t the way to go.” (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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