Ballot measure would impose 5% tax if passed by voters in November
Coachella voters will be asked on Nov. 3 to support a new tax that city officials say will help maintain city services, such as public safety, street maintenance and parks. The Coachella City Council had a special meeting Tuesday, and with a 5-0 vote, approved calling a special election about a 5 percent Utility Users Tax. If approved, the tax would be assessed on utilities such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, cable TV and refuse hauling. It would generate roughly $1.2 million a year.