Q: If a tax gets voted down twice by the people, can a city pass it anyway against the say of the people?.... yes it happen
This city put a tax initiative on the ballot and got voted down twice, so later they went into committee and voted it in, totally going against the will of the people, they did it later, dont remenber how long later but was later, they wanted this tax so they could build a sports complex, the peole want their streets fixed, so they added a tax on restaurants, we call it the hamburger tax, their are other nefarious things that been done, like losing tax payers money on projects and not answering for it. Im just kinda curious if that is legal after being voted down twice
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A: In many places, if a tax initiative has been voted down by the people through a valid referendum process, it typically cannot be passed by a city council or committee without a subsequent public vote or significant changes to the proposal. However, the specifics can vary depending on local laws and regulations, so it's advisable to consult with a local attorney familiar with your city's charter and ordinances to determine the legality of such actions in your particular case.
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