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Marin County Sales Tax Increase, Measure A ballot question was on the
November 6, 2012 ballot for voters in
Marin County, where it was
approved.
Measure A enacted a one-quarter cent sales tax on the purchase of goods and services in the county.
A 2/3rds supermajority vote was required for approval, because in California, when a local sales tax measure is earmarked for a specific purpose (as is the case with Measure A), it requires a higher threshold for approval than local sales tax measures that are not earmarked for specific purposes.
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage |
 a Yes | 96,122 | 74.37% |
| No | 33,130 | 25.63% |
- Final official results from the Marin County elections office.
Ballot text
The question on the ballot:
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MEASURE A: "To preserve quality of life and maintain open space, parks, and farmland, with funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall Marin County: Protect streams, baylands, natural areas, and wildlife habitat; Manage vegetation to preserve biodiversity and reduce wildfire risk; Repair and replace deteriorating park facilities; and Maintain and enhance walking, hiking, biking and equestrian trails; by enacting a one-quarter cent sales tax, with a citizens’ oversight committee, annual audits, with all funds spent only in Marin County?"
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