Tech billionaires spar over San Francisco tax for homeless
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San Francisco has a well-earned reputation as the most liberal city in the United States, but a proposed corporate tax to help the homeless is dividing some of the city’s tech billionaires. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. On Tuesday, San Franciscans will vote on Proposition C, which would be the biggest tax increase in San Francisco history if passed, raising as much as $300 million per year from the city’s largest corporations.
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Main Idea: San Francisco voters considered a new corporate tax for homeless aid, while tech billionaires Marc Benioff and Jack Dorsey clashed over whether it was fair and effective.
Key Points:
- Proposition C would raise up to $300 million a year from the city’s biggest corporations to help fight homelessness and the housing crisis.
- Benioff backed the measure with millions of dollars and said large companies should help pay for the crisis.
- Dorsey and other tech leaders opposed it, saying the tax would hit smaller firms unfairly and could hurt growth in San Francisco.
- Mayor London Breed also opposed the plan, arguing the city should first show better results from the homeless money it already spends.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Higher taxes could push big firms to cut jobs, slow growth, or move out of San Francisco, which can hurt workers, small businesses, and city services.
Positive Impact
If the tax passes, more money could help house homeless people and support public services for residents and visitors.
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Candidate Entities9 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Jack DorseypersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central billionaire opponent of Proposition C who donated against it and publicly criticized the measure.
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Central billionaire supporter of Proposition C who publicly argued for the tax and sparred with other tech leaders.
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The city government and electorate are central because Proposition C is a San Francisco tax measure.
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San Francisco mayor whose stated opposition and accountability concerns are a major part of the article.
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Named chief executive who publicly opposed Proposition C and explained his objections.
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Major tech company that donated to defeat Proposition C and is part of the opposition.
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Tech company that contributed to opposing Proposition C.
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Company tied to Jack Dorsey and mentioned in the public sparring over the tax.
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