County of Monterey Sales Tax for Roads, Measure Z (November 2008)
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A County of Monterey Sales Tax for Roads, Measure Z ballot question was on the November 4, 2008 for voters in Monterey County, California, where it was defeated.
If Measure Z had been approved, it would have imposed a 25-year sales tax of 1/2 of 1%, the proceeds of which would have been earmarked toward road and transportation projects, including work on Highways 1, 68, 156 and 101.
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for approval.
Election results
| Measure Z | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 46,182 | 37.45% | ||
| Yes | 77,137 | 62.55% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the Monterey County elections office.
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| Measure Z: "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?"[1] |
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
