City of Orinda Parcel Tax, Measure E (June 2008)
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A City of Orinda Parcel Tax, Measure E ballot question was on the June 3, 2008 ballot for voters in the City of Orinda in Contra Costa County, California, where it was approved.
Measure E levied an additional tax to raise money for the library in Orinda.
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for approval.
Election results
| Measure E | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 4,455 | 74.13% | ||
| No | 1,555 | 25.87% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the Contra Costa County elections office.
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
| Measure E: "For the purpose of maintaining the existing hours and services at the Orinda Library, replacing worn and outdated books and materials, and ensuring that the Library can continue existing programs for children, families and seniors, shall the City of Orinda be authorized to continue and adjust the existing tax from twenty-seven dollars to thirty-nine dollars per year per residential parcel or equivalent unit, only for the Orinda Library and subject to an annual audit?"[1] |
See also
External links
- Taxes on ballots around Bay Area, San Francisco Chronicle review article, May 18, 2008.
- California City Finance analysis of June 3, 2008 local ballot measures
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
