On Raising City Revenue

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Gallo: supports a progressive tax and a ‘comprehensive economic development strategy.”

Juarez: we should “create a climate of safety first” and points again to the Airport user fee idea for raising revenue.

McMahan: is used to doing “big events on a shoestring budget” and says that it is possible to be creative to raise revenue.

Garza: wants to streamline the permit process (make it bilingual and online) to grow “retain and bring in big business in Oakland.”