Albany Today, Oct. 16

Two stories to end the week.

First: Measure S would change how Albany taxes property sales, lowering the rate for some transactions and raising it for others. It's one of six Albany measures on the ballot.

Albany's Measure S would overhaul property transfer taxes

Five tax brackets would replace the city's flat 1.5% rate, generating an estimated $1 million more annually.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Plus: Berkeley musician Suzy Thompson performs Sunday in Albany, paying tribute to singer-songwriter Paul Siebel.

Suzy Thompson pays tribute to songwriter Paul Siebel

A Berkeley-based guitarist and fiddler revisits a songwriter who shaped her musical life. She performs Sunday in Albany.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

In other news: Have your say

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Letters should be no more than 600 words and may be edited for clarity and length.

Need inspiration? Don't miss our complete elections coverage.

In case you missed it

Golden Gate Fields: Albany ballot measures would offset losses

Measures P and Q would offset about $700,000 in annual losses if Golden Gate Fields becomes tax exempt, leaving roughly $383,000 to address.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

How Measure R would change Albany’s business license tax

More than 70% of retail and service businesses would pay less under the new system, officials say.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

The Culture Circuit, Oct. 16-21

This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

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