Cupertino: Mayor proposing higher business taxes | Consumer Alliance for a Strong Economy

By Roman Giwargis in the San Jose Mercury News

February 17, 2016

CUPERTINO — The home of the world’s most valuable company may soon start taxing businesses with more than 100 workers $1,000 per employee.

Cupertino Mayor Barry Chang said the idea has been on his mind for months. But when the Santa Clara County Democratic Club unanimously endorsed a proposed new business tax in San Jose, Chang said his city is next.

“Low-income people work their butts off — excuse my language — and they still cannot survive here,” Chang said Wednesday. “Traffic is getting worse and worse. Homeless people are freezing to death. As political leaders, we should all feel a little ashamed.”