Summary
The Measure LB utility tax on power plants is collecting only a couple million dollars versus a projected $15 million; the city auditor is investigating why.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Potentially more than $10 million a year in expected revenue is not materializing.
✅Who benefits
Restored revenue could fund public safety restoration.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents and city workers who bear the burden of deeper cuts while expected revenue goes uncollected.
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