A project by Laura Melahn, Candidate for Menlo Park District 4 City Council
Term

Sales Tax

Also known as: Bradley-Burns sales tax, Local sales tax

Tax on retail sales of tangible goods, of which a portion comes back to the City.

California has a 7.25% statewide base sales tax. Cities receive 1% directly (called Bradley-Burns) and may add local sales tax measures. Menlo Park has Measure W (0.5¢) for transportation.

In Menlo Park

FY 2027 proposed: $6.9M.

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