On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

Consolidated Tax [C-Tax] (Reno City Council Meeting 8.13.25)

On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

Show Notes

Did you know that if you spend $100 and pay sales tax of $8.27, only $0.69 makes its way back to the Biggest Little City through C-Tax?

In Episode 11 of On the Agenda, we examine Consolidated Tax (C-Tax), a vital revenue source that funds nearly one-third of Reno’s General Fund. We're joined by Director of Finance Vicki Van Buren and Urban Economist Jason Gortari to hear how it works, why it matters, and what it could mean for the future of community services.

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