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Butte County is one of 58 California counties. The Office of the Butte County Registrar of Voters is responsible for the conduct of elections in the county, including elections on local ballot measures for all municipalities and school districts.

2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

• Biggs Unified School District, California, Measure A, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Biggs Unified School District to issue $16,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Biggs Unified School District to issue $16,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Butte County, California, Measure H, Sales Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of $0.01.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of $0.01.

• Chico Unified School District, California, Measure C, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Chico Unified School District to issue $239,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Chico Unified School District to issue $239,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Durham Unified School District, California, Measure B, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Durham Unified School District to issue $24,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Durham Unified School District to issue $24,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Oroville, California, Measure J, Appointed City Treasurer Amendment (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported making city treasurer an appointed position.

A “no” vote opposed making city treasurer an appointed position.

• Oroville, California, Measure K, Compensation of the Council Members and the Mayor Amendment (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported establishing that the compensation for council members and the mayor be set by ordinance.

A “no” vote opposed establishing that the compensation for council members and the mayor be set by ordinance.

• Oroville, California, Measure L, Charter Revisions Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported repealing Article XXVII and XXVIII from the city charter and establishing that the Park Commission is an advisory body to the city council.

A “no” vote opposed repealing Article XXVII and XXVIII from the city charter and establishing that the Park Commission is an advisory body to the city council.

• Oroville, California, Measure M, Streamline and Clean Up the City Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported streamlining and cleaning up language in the city charter.

A “no” vote opposed streamlining and cleaning up language in the city charter.

• Oroville, California, Measure N, Low-Income Housing Approval Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported allowing for 18 units of low income housing.

A “no” vote opposed allowing for 18 units of low income housing.

• Oroville City Elementary School District, California, Measure E, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Oroville City Elementary School District to issue $18,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21.15 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Oroville City Elementary School District to issue $18,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21.15 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Paradise Unified School District, California, Measure G, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Paradise Unified School District to issue $43,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Paradise Unified School District to issue $43,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Thermalito Union Elementary School District, California, Measure D, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Thermalito Union Elementary School District to issue $6,800,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Thermalito Union Elementary School District to issue $6,800,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

March 5

• Chico, California, Measure O, Amendment to Valley's Edge General Plan Referendum (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote is a vote to uphold Resolution No. 08-23, which would amend the General Plan related to the land use and development of Valley's Edge.

A "no" vote is a vote to reject Resolution No. 08-23, which would amend the General Plan related to the land use and development of Valley's Edge.

• Chico, California, Measure P, Valley's Edge Specific Plan Referendum (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote is a vote to uphold Resolution No. 09-23 adopting a Specific Plan concerning the land use and development of Valley's Edge.

A "no" vote is a vote to reject Resolution No. 09-23 adopting a Specific Plan concerning the land use and development of Valley's Edge.

• Marysville Joint Unified School District, California, Measure S, Bond Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the issuance of $97 million in bonds and a property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value per year through 2060 to fund school facilities repairs and improvements.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the issuance of $97 million in bonds and a property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value per year through 2060 to fund school facilities repairs and improvements.

2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Butte County, California, Measure K, Vehicle Abatement Program Fee Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the Butte County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and associated fees ($1 per vehicle and $3 per certain commercial vehicles) for 10 years to provide funding for the removal and disposal of abandoned and wrecked vehicles.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the Butte County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and associated fees ($1 per vehicle and $3 per certain commercial vehicles) for 10 years to provide funding for the removal and disposal of abandoned and wrecked vehicles.

• Chico, California, Measure H, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 1% sales tax to provide funds for city services.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 1% sales tax to provide funds for city services.

• Chico, California, Measure L, Public Nuisance Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring city-owned property to be held to the same public nuisance laws as imposed on private landowners.

A "no" vote opposed requiring city-owned property to be held to the same public nuisance laws as imposed on private landowners.

• Gridley Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $16.3 million in bonds and levying a tax of $40.00 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $16.3 million in bonds and levying a tax of $40.00 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Chico, Measure E, City Council Election Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported changing the city charter to change from an at-large system with seven city council seats to a by-district system with seven council-member districts.

A “no” vote opposed changing the city charter and will maintain an at-large system for city council elections.

• Chico, Measure G, City Council Candidate Eligibility Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to lower the age eligibility requirement for city council from 21 to 18.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter and maintains the age eligibility requirement for city council at 21.

• El Medio Fire Protection District, Measure D, Parcel Tax (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $60.00 per single-family residential unit, $60.00 per unit for mobile homes on separate parcels, $60.00 per other residential dwelling unit, $200.00 per commercial/industrial unit, $50.00 per agricultural/vacant unit up to five acres and $10.00 for every five acres after that, and $75.00 per institutional/miscellaneous unit.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $60.00 per single-family residential unit, $60.00 per mobile home unit on separate parcels, $60.00 per other residential dwelling unit, $200.00 per commercial/industrial unit, $50.00 per agricultural/vacant unit for up to five acres and $10.00 for every five acres after that, and $75.00 per institutional/miscellaneous unit.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Chico Area Recreation and Park District, California, Measure A, Parcel Tax (March 2020) d
• Yuba Community College District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (March 2020) d

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure J: Marysville Joint Unified School District Bond Issue d
• Measure S: Chico City Council term limits measure a
• Measure T: Oroville Marijuana Tax a
• Measure U: Oroville Sales Tax a
• Measure V: Paradise Sales Tax a
• Measure W: Biggs Unified School District School Bond Issue d
• Measure X: Durham Unified School District School Bond Issue a
• Measure Y: Paradise Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure Z: Thermalito Union School District Bond Issue a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure J: Butte-Glenn Community College District Bond Issue a
• Measure K: Chico Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure L: Butte County Medical Cannabis and Commerce Initiative d
• Measure M1: Butte County Orchard Hospital Parcel Tax d
• Measure M2: Biggs Orchard Hospital Parcel Tax d
• Measure M3: Gridley Orchard Hospital Parcel Tax d
• Measure N: Chico City Council Meeting Time Change Amendment a
• Measure O: Chico Public Works Bid Proposal Amendment a
• Measure P: Chico Legal Notice and Official Advertisement Contract Amendment a
• Measure Q: Yuba Community College District Bond Issue a
• Measure R: Oroville Sales Tax Increase d

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure H: Butte County "Restrictions on Cultivation of Medical Marijuana" Referendum a
• Measure G: Butte County Marijuana Exclusion from "Right to Farm Ordinance" Referendum a
• Measure E: Butte County Fracking Ban Initiative a

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Butte County Medical Marijuana Ordinance 4075 Referendum
d Measure B: Butte County Medical Marijuana Initiative
a Measure C: Town of Paradise Temporary Retail Sales Tax
a Measure D: Durham Irrigation District Qualifications for Election of Directors
Butte County Fracking Ban Initiative (June 2016) - This measure was delayed until 2016

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Chico Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure G: Gridley Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure H: Butte County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program
d Measure J: City of Chico Utility Users Tax
a Measure K: City of Chico Corporations Are Not Entitled to Political Free Speech
a Measure L: City of Chico Appointed City Clerk
d Measure M: El Medio Fire Protection District bond proposition
a Measure V: Yuba County Reduction in Number of Board Members (also on ballot in Yuba County)

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: County of Butte Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance Referendum
d Measure B: Biggs Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure C: Gridley Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure D: Gridley Unified School District Elementary Schools Facilities Improvement District No. 1 bond proposition

2011

June 7

See also: June 7, 2011 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: City of Chico Municipal Elections in June Charter Amendment

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure A: Oroville Utility Users Tax

August 31

See also: August 31, 2010 ballot measures in California

• Peninsula Fire District parcel tax (August 2010)

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: El Medio Fire Protection District parcel tax
d Measure E: Biggs Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure G: Oroville Union High School District bond proposition
a Measure P: Marysville Joint Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Yuba County)

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Biggs Unified School District bond proposition

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

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