Fremont Halts Sales Tax Vote | San Jose News

Fremont’s City Council has scrapped a proposed half-cent sales tax that could’ve raised $30–35 million annually, citing low public support and the $1 million campaign cost as too risky. With a $427 million budget looming and $6 million already cut, officials now face tough choices — and consultants warned that ballot measures with approval below the passing threshold rarely succeed. One resident pushed back, demanding a clear expiration date for the tax, echoing a similar defeat in Pleasanton last year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/615cd70dfc0fd8c0