Don’t buy unions’ phony narrative about goal of tax hike

Don’t buy unions’ phony narrative about goal of tax hike

Re “Another sales tax vote? Unions, nonprofits team up to get countywide half-cent hike on 2026 ballot” (Dec. 24): Local labor unions are rallying behind the proposed tax increase, but their enthusiasm deserves scrutiny. This isn’t a neutral endorsement grounded in broad civic interest; it’s a strategic move by groups that stand to gain from new revenue. For years, the city and county have delayed basic infrastructure repairs and routine mainten…