The current sales tax rate in Duarte is 9.5% of which the City of Duarte gets 1%. The remaining 8.5% goes to Los Angeles County and the State of California

The City of Duarte’s 1% sales tax revenue is about $5.4 million, or about 32% of the annual $17 million City budget. The City of Duarte is expecting flat tax revenues and increasing expenses for services in the years ahead.

Do you think the City of Duarte has a great need, some need, or no real need for additional funds to provide the level of City services that you, as a resident, need and want?

If the City of Duarte was able to increase revenues, which of the following, if any, do you think would be a good use of that money? (Choose all that apply)

If a local sales tax increase could ensure that 100% of the money was used by the City of Duarte, which of the following % increases, would be your preference for such a sales tax increase?

Would you say that the City of Duarte is generally headed in the right direction or do you feel that things are on the wrong track?

 Any other comments or suggestions about possible sales tax increases or uses in Duarte?