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., . • • ~~k <br />~. <br />MEMORANDUM P o-,~~o~b ~~ <br />/s~'' <br />March 10, 1989 <br />T0: Bob Herrera, City Manager <br />FROM: Cherie Black, City Secretary <br />SUBJECT: House Bill 98 <br />CfTY MGR'S OFFICE <br />~a 1~~ <br />3~`~ <br />After review of the information you sent me concerning House Bill <br />98, I feel very strongly that the City Council should consider a <br />resolution endorsing this bill. <br />Citizens are now taxed by the county, the school district, the <br />college district, the hospital district (if applicable), city <br />property tax, sales tax, service tax, etc. A city income tax <br />added to these would be a greater burden than most people would be <br />able to afford. If a city were able to impose a personal income <br />tax at their discretion, it could cause a hardship to many <br />citizens, who would then, probably, show their displeasure at the <br />polling place. <br />Our legislators have opposed a state income tax, and I feel that <br />with support from cities, the bill to amend the Texas Constitution <br />to prohibit municipalities from imposing income taxes will be <br />passed, and on November 7, 1989, voters will approve the <br />amendment. <br />Cherie Black <br />