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Napa County Invests Measure G Tax Revenue in Community Projects

Napa, St. Helena, American Canyon, taxes, housing, health, economy

Napa County is allocating funds from the first year of its Measure G sales tax increase to improve local infrastructure and services. The 1-cent-per-dollar tax has generated $22 million for parks, recreation, and street improvements.

A wrongful death lawsuit tied to a 2022 Legionnaires' outbreak is proceeding to trial. St.

Helena residents are actively opposing a new 41-unit housing project. Local business news includes a new robot-staffed coffee shop and the closure of a longstanding steakhouse.

These developments highlight ongoing fiscal management, community health concerns, and economic shifts within Napa County.

This story was originally reported by pressdemocrat. Read the original article here.

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