Commerce and Bell Gardens propose sales tax rises amid cardroom rule changes
Commerce and Bell Gardens plan to propose a 0.25% sales tax increase as new California rules threaten cardroom revenue, according to the report. Bell Gardens officials said cardroom taxes generate more than $17m annually, while Commerce’s mayor estimated the proposal could recover at least $4.5m against expected losses of $8m-$18m. The rules take effect on 1 April, and voters may decide on the tax proposals in June.
The proposed taxes could shift some of the expected cardroom revenue losses to local residents.