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Litigation

Jan. 14, 2014

Judge's ruling could boost cities' efforts in battles over redevelopment funding

Judge Michael Kenny in Sacramento struck down so-called "clawback provisions" of legislation dissolving redevelopment agencies, thereby barring the state from withholding sales and use tax revenue from successor agencies.


By Katie Lucia


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Cities and counties could get a leg up in the ongoing tug-of-war with the state over redevelopment money, thanks to a recent ruling.


Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Michael P. Kenny last month struck down so-called "clawback provisions" of legislation dissolving redevelopment agencies, thereby barring the state from withholding sales and use tax revenue from successor agencies for dis...

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