County of Sonoma Sales Tax Extension, Measure F (November 2006)
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A County of Sonoma Sales Tax Extension, Measure F ballot question was on the November 7, 2006 ballot for voters in Sonoma County, where it was approved.[1]
Measure F would have extended a pre-existing county-wide quarter-cent sales tax for another twenty years. The proceeds of the quarter-cent sales tax go to support the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District.
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was needed for approval.
Election results
| Measure F | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 126,570 | 75.7% | ||
| No | 40,528 | 24.3% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the Sonoma County elections office.
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
| Measure F: "To preserve natural lands from development; protect working farms and ranches; protect drinking water sources; improve water quality in lakes, rivers and streams; create and improve parks and trails; and preserve the coastline and beaches, shall the current quarter-cent sales tax, funding the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, be continued for twenty years, and bonds authorized to finance projects, with required independent audits and citizen oversight without increasing taxes?"[2] |
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Smart Voter, Measure F
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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