Galt Anti-Gang Tax, Measure R, 2008
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A Galt Anti-Gang Sales Tax proposal, also known as Measure R, appeared on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Sacramento County, California, for voters in the City of Galt.
Measure R proposed to increase the sales tax in the city by half of one cent.
Measure R was approved with 67.9% of voters in favor.
The question voters were asked to consider was:
- "To fund police services, such as hiring additional officers, providing advanced training, expanding anti-gang/drug police activities, participating in the regional anti-drug task force, increasing neighborhood foot/bike patrols, increasing police presence at schools/parks, and removing graffiti, shall City of Galt Ordinance levying a transaction and use (sales) tax of ½ cent, with all funds staying in Galt, citizens' oversight and independent annual audits, be approved?"
