Local 3745 Members urge the City
Council Not to Turn Their Back on
Revenue Source
Chano De Leon, the president of AFSCME local 3745, Bellflower
City Employees reports that the local is pushing for the
collection of penalties on back business license taxes. The tax
in question is money owed by apartment owners going back
several years. City investigators canvassed a small area of the
city, going back three years, found $240,000 in uncollected tax
revenues. The fines were collected from rental property owners
who did not purchase a required businesses license. The City thinks there may be as much as another $500,000 to be
collected citywide.
It is not unusual. for residential rental property owners to neglect
to pay for a local business license. You may want to
check your own city’s records to see if your city is receiving
the revenue it deserves
Some of the Bellflower landlords appealed to the council to
waive the penalties and back taxes. The Council split 2-2. The
fifth councilmember, Randy Bomgaars was out of town and
will be back for the April 27 meeting to cast the deciding vote.
Local 3745 members will be there, pushing for the payment of the money owed.
Hawaiian Gardens Local 3624
Reach Tentative Accord
While other cities are reeling from the economy’s impact on
revenues, Hawaiian Gardens is doing okay, thank you. Largely
as result of a successful Casino, AFSCME Local 3624 has
reached a tentative agreement on a three year contract with
COLA raises of 3-3 and 2. The third year could rise to 3% if
the casino revenues to the City continue to grow.
Local president Juan Serrano credited part of their success with
the coalition formed between the Local and the Supervisor’s
Association. By bargaining together they are in a stronger position
and our contract is proof of the success that comes with
working together.
Local 127 Member Wins in SDCERS Election
Both of union’s endorsed candidates Franklin Lamberth and Steven Meyer were re-elected to SDCERS pension
board for another four years.
They will continue to fight to protect the retirement future
of city of San Diego employees.
Congratulations to Franklin and Steven!!!
Thank you to all employees who supported them in the
SDCERS election.
Franklin, a Sanitation Driver II, and Steven, a Senior
Chemist, were mutually endorsed by AFSCME Local
127 and by MEA.
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