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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Gavin Newsom was sworn in on Monday as California’s Lieutenant Governor. After his speech on that occasion in Sacramento, Mr. Newsom commented on Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal to eliminate state enterprise zones and redevelopment agencies. (more…)
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Rick Orlov, Staff Writer for the Contra Costa Times reports that local officials from Los Angeles are speaking out against Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to eliminate state enterprise zones and redevelopment areas. This comes as no surprise, of course, and we anticipate many more state and local leaders to join that chorus. (more…)
California Budget, California Enterprise Zone, City Of Los Angeles, Defending Enterprise Zones, Governor Jerry Brown, Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio VillaraigosaRead more: Los Angeles Officials Loud and Clear Against CA Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Enterprise ZonesPUBLISHED IN
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California Enterprise Zones Believe Job Creation is a Key to Bolstering California’s Economy
The California Association of Enterprise Zones (CAEZ) understands California and Governor Brown are looking for ways to close a $28 billion budget deficit. CAEZ believes the ultimate solution will only be achieved through strengthening California’s economy and creating jobs. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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I would be remiss, with all the buzz on this subject, if I didn’t at least mention it.
An unnamed source “familiar with his budget proposal” revealed to the Sacramento Bee on Monday that Governor Jerry Brown’s yet to be revealed proposal includes plans to “wipe out hundreds of local redevelopment agencies” and to eliminate enterprise zones. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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Democrat Luis Alejo, of the 28th Assembly District published a Soapbox article today on TheCalifornian.com. Alejo was chosen by voters as a new member of the California Assembly in the recent elections.
Democrat Assembly Speaker John Perez recently appointed Alejo as Vice Chairman of the Assembly Local Government Committee, a committee that, according to Alejo “will be in a key leadership role over all matters affecting local government.” Alejo is also a member of the Assembly Budget Committee. (more…)PUBLISHED IN
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If your company participated in the HIRE Act’s 2010 payroll tax exemption there is important IRS information you need to know. Without becoming anyone’s tax advisor (I’m not), let me point out a thing or two from the IRS website. I strongly recommend that you go there yourself (and make sure your payroll services provider is fully informed!). (more…)
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