Where will Sacramento city-county auto sales tax pact lead?
(Sacramento Bee, The (CA) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 30–The city of Sacramento has been the biggest loser when it comes to auto sales revenue. Folsom, Roseville and Elk Grove each boast cash cow auto malls. The city of Sacramento has a smattering of dealerships struggling to hold on in a tough economic climate. Because localities where the cars are sold get to keep 1 percent of the sale, cities and counties have raced to build auto malls. Over the years, the city of Sacramento has concocted various failed plans to recruit dealers. At the same time, Sacramento County has labored to keep its dealerships in the unincorporated corridors happy — and in place. In 2007, the county agreed to pay Mike Daugherty Chevrolet $1 million over 10 years to stay put on Fulton Avenue. This week, instead of undercutting each other, the city and county decided to join forces. In unanimous votes, the City Council on Tuesday and the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday agreed to share the successe
