Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Measure C, Sales Tax Increase (March 2020)
| Carmel-by-the-Sea Measure C | |
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| Election date March 3, 2020 | |
| Topic City tax | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
A sales tax increase measure was on the ballot for Carmel-by-the-Sea voters in Monterey County, California, on March 3, 2020.[1] It was approved.
| A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's sales tax from 1 percent to 1.5 percent for 20 years. |
| A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's sales tax from 1 percent to 1.5 percent for 20 years. |
A simple majority vote was required for the approval of Measure C.
Election results
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Carmel-by-the-Sea Measure C |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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983 | 60.53% | ||
| No | 641 | 39.47% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
- Source
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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Shall the Ordinance to increase the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s current 1% sales tax to 1.5% to generate an estimated $4.5 million per year for 20 years to enhance the City’s green infrastructure of parks, trails, beaches and trees; invest in community facilities and spaces; maintain public safety and emergency preparation; fund capital needs; address pension liabilities and provide general City services, with all funds staying local, and with an annual independent audit, be adopted?[2] |
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Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council.[1]
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Monterey County Elections Office , "Measure C," accessed February 11, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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