CaliforniafromThe Mercury News1 day agoCould a sugary-drink tax fund San Jose's parks? Voters may decide in 2026.San Jose may propose a sugary-drink or parcel tax to raise funds (about $27M/year) to address a $500M+ parks maintenance backlog.
PortlandfromPortland Mercury1 month agoMercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks LevyVote yes on the Portland parks levy to prevent a roughly $90 million shortfall, major layoffs, reduced services, and harms to low-income residents.