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OCPA: Local officials warn SQ 832 could pressure local budgets
The report says current and former municipal officials are raising concerns that wage mandates could lead to higher taxes, utility rates or service cuts.
The report says current and former municipal officials are raising concerns that wage mandates could lead to higher taxes, utility rates or service cuts.
A UC Santa Cruz working paper found California’s $20 fast-food wage was followed by fewer worker hours, higher menu prices, expanded automation and pressure on independent restaurants.