Monterey County road tax Measure Z (2008)
From Ballotpedia
A County of Monterey Transportation Investment Plan proposition, also known as Measure Z, was on the November 4, 2008 for voters residing in Monterey, California.
The question facing voters is whether they wanted to adopt a 25-year sales tax of 1/2 of 1%, the proceeds of which would be earmarked toward road and transportation projects, including work on Highways 1, 68, 156 and 101.
A 2/3rds supermajority of those voting in the election was required for passage.
Measure Z was defeated with 62.04% of the vote.
The full text on the ballot was:
- Investment Plan for Monterey County Transportation. Shall Monterey County voters invest in our countywide transportation network by adopting a Transportation Investment Plan providing safety/congestion relief on Highways 1, 68, 156 and 101; pothole and local road repairs; alternatives to driving alone; bus service improvements; and, transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities funded by a 25-year half-percent sales tax and state/federal matching funds, with a citizens’ oversight committee and independent audits?
