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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daly City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Business License Renewals and Tax Deadlines
Every Daly City business owes its license tax by October 1, calculated on prior-year gross income — not net profit. IRS extensions don't help; late filers face accruing penalties. Commissioners are being enlisted to remind businesses in their networks.
Library parcel tax not pursued for November ballot
The board is trying to get a library funding measure onto a ballot, but can't get the key players — the two appointed council members, city staff, and DCPLA's Clayton Koo — in one room. A June 5 meeting fell through, and they admit they'll probably miss the November 2026 election window.
Utility users tax and streaming services
Daly City will start collecting its existing 5% utility users tax on Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming platforms, which could add $750,000 to $1 million a year to the general fund. It's not a new tax — a court case involving Disney cleared the way, and staff will send compliance notices to providers.