We wanted to help our Ojai patrons better understand what’s going on in light of the recent passage of Measure G in Ojai. Voters approved Measure G in Ojai by 69.2% of the vote. The text presented on the ballot was “Shall the measure approving an immediate 3% tax on cannabis businesses, which will potentially add $465,000-$1,550,000 annually to fund general city services, and approving authority for the City of Ojai to increase the tax on cannabis businesses up to 10% of gross receipts in the future, until the voters decide otherwise, be adopted?” Sadly, this ballot text was brief to the point of being somewhat deceiving, as it doesn’t present the full picture. Adding to the confusion, we are disappointed that the Ojai Valley News has opted to publish […]
Six Things You Need to Know About Ojai’s New Cannabis Tax
