Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. Colin Powell, in full Colin Luther Powell (born April 5, 1937, New York, New York, U.S.), U.S. general and statesman. He was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989â93) and secretary of state (2001â05), the first African American to hold either position.
The sales tax in City of Commerce is 9.25%, which is higher than average for cities in Los Angeles County (8.75%) and higher than average for California (7.75%). City of Commerce is one of 249 cities in Los Angeles County with a distinct sales tax as listed by the California Board of Equalization.
Commerce utility departments could add significantly to their customer base in a bit more than a year. City council Monday unanimously approved a series of agreements with Diana Naturals Inc., a new plant in Banks County. The company will become a customer of Commerce as it begins operations, planned for summer 2018.