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Greenfield, California, Measure T, Sales Tax (November 2020)

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Greenfield Measure T
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Election date
November 3, 2020
Topic
Local sales tax and City tax
Status
Approveda Approved
Type
Referral
Origin
Lawmakers


Greenfield Measure T was on the ballot as a referral in Greenfield on November 3, 2020. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a continuation of a sales tax of 0.75% for six years generating an estimated $1.1 million per year for city services including public safety, youth programs, and code enforcement services, thereby maintaining the total sales tax rate in Greenfield at 9.5% for six years.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a continuation of a sales tax of 0.75% for six years generating an estimated $1.1 million per year for city services including public safety, youth programs, and code enforcement services.


A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure T.

Election results

Greenfield Measure T

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

2,209 60.44%
No 1,446 39.56%
Results are officially certified.
Source



Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure T was as follows:

Shall the Measure to continue enhancing the health, safety and welfare of Greenfield, and providing greater general City services, such as strengthened public safety; increased youth recreation programs; re-establishment of code enforcement services; and other essential services, be re-adopted extending a voter approved 0.75 cent sales tax for a period of six (6) years raising $1,100,000.00 annually, subject to annual audits and public review?


Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in California

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Greenfield.


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