Economic Development

Where to Save on Sales Tax

Note: This is the second post in a series about sales taxes and how they apply to unincorporated areas like Castro Valley. Click here for the first post. How far would you travel to save $20 when you purchase your next flat screen TV? If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to football …

Economic Development
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Sales Tax and Castro Valley: Fireworks that Fizzle

If you thought that the addition of T.J.Maxx would bring lots of sales tax money into Castro Valley, well, you’d be wrong. If you thought that a renovated and bustling Daughtrey’s Building would bring in lots of sales tax revenue into Castro Valley, well, you’d still be wrong. The truth …

Governance
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“Embarrassed” by Castro Valley MAC Chair at Town Square Meeting

An open letter to the Chair of the Castro Valley MAC originally published as a letter to the editor of the Castro Valley Forum: There have been times when I have supported you, and times when I’ve disagreed with you. During the March 17 Castro Valley MAC meeting, I was …