The trend in sales tax collection in the Pasadena area is favorable.
"Pasadena topped the $3 million mark in monthly receipts, taking in $3.24 million in October.
That $40.1 million is a hefty 10.36 percent, or $3.77 million above the amount garnered for the same period for 2020."
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