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New Project to Collect Unpaid Business Taxes
Original title: Subject: Special Revenue Collection Project
From: Councilmembers Brown And Ramachandran
Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator Or Their Designee On The Special Revenue Collection Project, Including Hiring And Activating The Work To Bring In Additional Revenue From Non-Filed Businesses; On The September 22, 2026 Finance And Management Committee Agenda
September 22, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$395,873across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher E. Brown | Christopher E. Brown | $250,000 | judge | Aug 2025 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2024 | Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 ID 1452235 | $29,991 | - | Feb 2024 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2024 | Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 ID 1452235 | $29,991 | - | Feb 2024 |
| Christopher E. Brown | Christopher E. Brown | $17,000 | judge | Dec 2025 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 | Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | $13,147 | - | Jul 2022 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 | Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | $13,147 | - | Jul 2022 |
| Kevin Brown | BROWN KEVIN | $10,000 | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Mar 2025 |
| Baron Browning for Supervisor 2022 | K & S Staffing Solutions, Inc | $4,900 | - | Apr 2021 |
| Baron Browning for Supervisor 2022 | Blanken Company | $4,900 | - | Mar 2021 |
| Baron Browning for Supervisor 2022 | Fire Water Supply Inc | $4,900 | - | Mar 2021 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | Karla Brown for Council | $2,898 | - | Jun 2020 |
| Brown, Champagne for Democratic Party of Contra Costa County 2020 | Service Employees International Union Local 1021Candidate PAC Small Contributor | $2,500 | - | Feb 2020 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | Pleasanton Gravel | $2,500 | - | Nov 2020 |
| Baron Browning for Supervisor 2022 | Jose Martinez | $2,000 | Retired | Mar 2021 |
| Baron Browning for Supervisor 2022 | Emergency Water Supply Inc | $2,000 | - | Apr 2021 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | Allen Roberts | $1,500 | Retired | Jul 2020 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 | Allen Roberts | $1,500 | Retired | Jul 2020 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 | Livermore Pleasanton Firefighters | $1,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 | Livermore Pleasanton Firefighters | $1,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Karla Brown for Mayor 2022 | Pleasanton Physical Therapy Services | $1,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This project aims to increase city funding by ensuring all businesses pay their fair share of taxes.
What changed
The record is dated September 22, 2026 - a future date, likely when it takes effect or is scheduled.
What's next
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Summary
City officials are launching a project to identify and collect tax revenue from businesses that have failed to file their required paperwork. The City Administrator will present a report on how the city plans to hire staff and implement this collection effort.
Why It Matters
This project aims to increase city funding by ensuring all businesses pay their fair share of taxes.
Key Facts
- The project focuses on businesses that have not filed required tax documents.
- The City Administrator will provide a report on hiring and implementation plans.
- The proposal is scheduled for review by the Finance and Management Committee on September 22, 2026.
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