Barstow sales tax increase, Measure D, 2008
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A Barstow sales tax increase, Measure D was on the November 4, 2008 ballot in San Bernardino County for voters in the City of Barstow, where it was defeated.
Measure D proposed to increase the city's sales tax by 3/4 of a cent. To pass, it needed a 2/3rds vote.
- Yes: 3,346 (56.9%)
- No: 2,526 (43.1%)
The language on the ballot said:
- To hire enough new police officers/firefighters/paramedics to fight gangs/crime; shut down meth/drug hotspots; meet minimum firefighter/paramedic staffing levels; and acquire police, fire and emergency safety equipment, shall the City of Barstow enact a ¾ cent transaction (sales) and use tax ordinance, requiring all funds generated be spent on Barstow’s fire, police and emergency protection/response with expenditures subject to annual independent audits and citizens’ oversight?
