The hotel tax increase that could expand the convention center has been making its way through the courts, and a recent victory could bring it one step closer…
After years of back-and-forth in the courts, a judge ruled Measure C was a citizens-led initiative, meaning it only needed a simple majority to passBack in 2020, more than 65% of San Diego voters approved Measure C, a hotel tax that would be used to expand the convention center, address homelessness and support street repair. At the time, however, it was believed the measure needed a two-thirds majority. It fell just short, so it was not enacted.
Following years of litigation, a San Diego Superior Court judge now says Measure C was, indeed, a citizens-led initiative, meaning it needed only a simple majority, or 50%, to pass.
Four years after Measure C was on the ballot, the San Diego Convention Center said,"The demand for event space at the San Diego Convention Center is stronger than ever," adding that a dedicated revenue stream for expansion would allow them to host more events, which would help fuel San Diego's economy.
The attorney for the California Taxpayers Action Network, one of the groups arguing Measure C was not a citizen-led effort, did not respond to numerous requests for comment.“This is the latest word in the battle over Measure C. It will not be the last word,” said Eaton.
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