Struggling with finances, Arvin adds 1% sales tax measure to November ballot

Struggling with finances, Arvin adds 1% sales tax measure to November ballot

Facing a tough financial situation, the Arvin City Council voted this week to add a 1% sales tax to the November ballot, shortly after passing a significantly reduced budget.

Arvin city council puts 1-cent sales tax hike on November ballot to address $1.4 million deficit

Arvin's city council has unanimously voted to place a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot, warning that the city's $1.4 million structural deficit threatens essential services and could force significant layoffs of city workers.During Tuesday's City Council meeting, leaders approved an all-cuts budget, signaling that nothing is off-limits as the city grapples with a financial crisis."We're talking about cutting $1 million out of t…