An independent analysis describes how a sales tax ballot measure would affect the city of San Diego’s finances. Plus, we speak with KPBS reporter Amita Sharma about what local delegates were expecting before heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. And, cyclists can weigh in on San Diego’s bike infrastructure.
How much would an extra 1-cent in sales tax help San Diego’s financial health? More on that next. But first... let’s do the headlines….According to the California Association of Realtors monthly report, the median price was 1.02 million dollars in July.The association says there could be more softening in the months ahead.
The money would go into the city's general fund, which supports core services like police and fire protection, infrastructure repair, parks and libraries.San Diego's current sales tax rate is 7.75% — among the lowest in California. Andrew Bowen, KPBS news. Q. Amita, we keep hearing how the vibe has changed within the Democratic Party and especially among voters. Is the excitement strictly because of the contrast in energy level between Biden and Harris?
A: “As someone who is a young person living in San Diego, I know all too well about the crisis we've had with affordable housing. To hear from Vice President Harris, both about her story and her parents' story, about how long it took them to save her down payment. I feel like she really understands where folks like myself are coming from, and this shows that she has concrete plans to help us get further in fixing that problem. So I'm excited about it.”Coming up....
“We have a protected bike lane here, it’s separated by concrete, it’s really protected for cyclists, they feel safe.” The City of San Diego is inviting the community to give feedback on interactive maps and surveys through Sept. 10. They say they’ll use them to shape the new Bicycle Master Plan, which helps them prioritize future projects as they seek funding.Apple TV Plus launches the fourth season of its streaming series “Slow Horses” next Wednesday.
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