The Big Issue for Incorporation

The notion that Castro Valley residents would pay more in property and sales tax if Castro Valley became a city is false.  The reality is that taxes already being paid will go to city services.  We will garner more of the tax money for local purposes.  Currently, much of the tax monies go to other entities outside our boundaries.  I suggest people go online and see how other unincorporated areas in California fared regarding taxes when they incorporated.  I think you may be surprised.   The big issue for incorporation is “local control”.   Citizens of CV will be able to vote on issues pertainent to their city,  and elect officials that have CV as a priority.   

–Robert S. Thomas, Castro Valley