California: City puts second tax measure on ballot
For the second time in eight months city officials plan to ask voters to approve a tax initiative to help the cash-strapped city balance its budget and put off further cuts to city services. The Coachella City Council met Wednesday and approved 5-0 placing a Utility Users Tax on the June 8 primary ballot. The city faces a budget shortfall for next fiscal year between $1.6 million and $2 million.