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Humboldt County is one of 58 California counties. The Humboldt County elections department is in charge of the conduct of ballot measure elections for all municipalities and school districts throughout the county.

2024

See also: 2024 ballot measures

November 5

• Arcata, California, Measure H, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax with revenue dedicated to funding general public services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax with revenue dedicated to funding general public services.

• Arcata Fire Protection District, California, Measure M, Appropriations Override Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Arcata Fire Protection District to override the previously established appropriations limit for 4 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Arcata Fire Protection District to override the previously established appropriations limit for 4 years.

• Arcata School District, California, Measure G, School Facilities Maintenance Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $69 per parcel for 8 years to fund school facilities maintenance.

A "no" vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $69 per parcel for 8 years to fund school facilities maintenance.

• Cutten School District, California, Measure K, School Facilities Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Cutten School District to issue $5,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Cutten School District to issue $5,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Eureka, California, Measure F, General Plan Amendment Initiative (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending Eureka's General Plan to regulate the use of 21 City-owned public parking lots and the former Jacobs Middle School site.

A "no" vote opposed amending Eureka's General Plan to regulate the use of 21 City-owned public parking lots and the former Jacobs Middle School site.

• Ferndale Unified School District, California, Measure J, School Facilities Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Ferndale Unified School District to issue $9,800,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Ferndale Unified School District to issue $9,800,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Fortuna, California, Measure P, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% for 9 years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% for 9 years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

• Humboldt County, California, Measure O, Road Infrastructure Improvement Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to road infrastructure improvements.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to road infrastructure improvements.

• Kneeland Fire Protection District, California, Measure D, Fire Safety Protection Parcel Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $180 for single-family residential units, $250 for multifamily residential parcels, and $100 for vacant parcels to provide funding for fire safety services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $180 for single-family residential units, $250 for multifamily residential parcels, and $100 for vacant parcels to provide funding for fire safety services.

• McKinleyville Union School District, California, Measure N, School Infrastructure Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing McKinleyville Union School District to issue $18,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $28.60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing McKinleyville Union School District to issue $18,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $28.60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Peninsula Community Services District, California, Measure E, Fire Protection Services Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $155 per single-family residential unit, $309-$465 per multi-family residential parcel units, $30 per vacant property for 6 years.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $155 per single-family residential unit, $309-$465 per multi-family residential parcel units, $30 per vacant property for 6 years.

• Redwoods Community College District, California, Measure I, School Facilities Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Redwoods Community College District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Redwoods Community College District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvement and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Trinidad, California, Measure L, Public Services Sales Tax Renewal Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a sales tax of 0.75% for four years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a sales tax of 0.75% for four years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

March 5

• Arcata School District, California, Measure B, Bond Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $12.5 million in bonds and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $12.5 million in bonds and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Fieldbrook Glendale Fire Zone 2, California, Measure C, Special Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing for 10 years a parcel tax of $95 per assessor's parcel in Zone Two (2).

A "no" vote opposed renewing for 10 years a parcel tax of $95 per assessor's parcel in Zone Two (2).

• Humboldt County, California, Measure A, Cannabis Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported changing local regulations for cannabis cultivation, including limiting the number, type, and acreage of permits for commercial cannabis cultivation; requiring the county to investigate all public complaints and coordinate with state agencies; requiring an on-site inspection per year; limiting generator size and usage; and regulating water storage.

A "no" vote opposed changing local regulations for cannabis cultivation.

2023

See also: 2023 ballot measures

March 7

• Garberville Fire Protection District, California, Measure U, Annexation and Parcel Tax Measure (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported raising the special tax to sustain local fire and rescue services.

A "no" vote opposed raising the special tax to sustain local fire and rescue services.

• Salmon Creek Fire Protection District, California, Measure S, Salmon Creek Fire Protection District Formation (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported the creation of the Salmon Creek Fire Protection District, contingent upon the approval of the special tax.

A "no" vote opposed the creation of the Salmon Creek Fire Protection District.

• Salmon Creek Fire Protection District, California, Measure T, Salmon Creek Fire Protection District Special Tax (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $75 per parcel to fund the creation of the Salmon Creek Fire Protection District formation.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $75 per parcel to fund the creation of the Salmon Creek Fire Protection District formation.

2022

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November 8

• Arcata, California, Measure L, Utility Users Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing a 3% tax on utility service uses and continuing an electricity users tax at the rate of 45% on residential customers whose electricity usage exceeds 600% over the established baseline allowance.

A "no" vote opposed continuing a 3% tax on utility service uses and continuing an electricity users tax at the rate of 45% on residential customers whose electricity usage exceeds 600% over the established baseline allowance.

• Arcata, California, Measure M, Earth Flag Initiative (November 2022):

A "yes" vote supported requiring the City of Arcata to fly the Earth flag above all other flags.

A "no" vote opposed requiring the City of Arcata to fly the Earth flag above all other flags.

• Blue Lake, California, Measure R, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 1% sales tax for city services.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 1% sales tax for city services.

• Ferndale, California, Measure N, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 0.75% sales tax to provide funds for city services until March 31, 2031.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 0.75% sales tax to provide funds for city services until March 31, 2031.

• Ferndale Unified School District, California, Measure Q, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported issuing $7.7 million in bonds and levying a tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $7.7 million in bonds and levying a tax of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Rio Dell, California, Measure O, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the city's sales tax with the percentage decreasing from 1.00% to 0.75%.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the city's sales tax with the percentage decreasing from 1.00% to 0.75%.

• Trinidad, California, Measure P, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's hotel tax rate from 8% to 12%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's hotel tax rate from 8% to 12%.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Arcata, California, Measure A, Natural Open Space Preservation Parcel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to establish city council elections in 2021 and 2023 for two-year terms instead of four-year terms with four-year term elections restarting in 2025 and to use this method whenever regular city council elections do not fall in a year ending in a 3 so as to comply with a state law designed to require city council elections in years ending in 2 or 3 after a census.

A "no" vote opposed this measure to amend the city charter to establish city council elections in 2021 and 2023 for two-year terms instead of four-year terms with four-year term elections restarting in 2025 and to use this method whenever regular city council elections do not fall in a year ending in 3.

• Arcata, California, Measure B, Affordable Housing Authorization (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing private and public entities to develop, construct, or acquire 7.5%, an increase from 5%, or less of the housing units in Arcata for elderly, disabled, and low-income households.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing private and public entities to develop, construct, or acquire 7.5%, an increase from 5%, or less of the housing units in Arcata for elderly, disabled, and low-income households.

• Arcata Fire Protection District, California, Measure F, Fire Services Parcel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing until 2030 an annual parcel tax of $118 per single-family residential parcel, $309 per multi-family residential parcel (2-4 units), $388 per multi-family residential parcel (5-9 units), $465 per multi-family residential parcel (10+ units), $30 per vacant parcel, $192 per rural residential parcel, $546 per commercial parcel, $910 per industrial parcel, $910 per retail parcel of 10,000 square feet or more, and $90 per mobile home parcel to replace an existing parcel tax, thereby generating an estimated $2.2 million per year for fire services.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing until 2030 an annual parcel tax of $118 per single-family residential parcel, $309 per multi-family residential parcel (2-4 units), $388 per multi-family residential parcel (5-9 units), $465 per multi-family residential parcel (10+ units), $30 per vacant parcel, $192 per rural residential parcel, $546 per commercial parcel, $910 per industrial parcel, $910 per retail parcel of 10,000 square feet or more, and $90 per mobile home parcel to replace an existing parcel tax, thereby generating an estimated $2.2 million per year for fire services.

• Eureka, California, Measure C, Ranked-Choice Voting Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to require ranked choice voting for electing the mayor and councilmembers.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to require ranked choice voting for electing the mayor and councilmembers.

• Eureka, California, Measure H, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax of 1.25% generating an estimated $9.6 million per year.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax of 1.25% generating an estimated $9.6 million per year.

• Fortuna, California, Measure G, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax of 0.75% to continue for eight years beyond its current expiration date on March 31, 2025 generating an estimated $1.4 million per year.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax of 0.75% to continue for eight years beyond its current expiration date on March 31, 2025 generating an estimated $1.4 million per year.

• Humboldt County, California, Measure I, Affordable Housing Authorization (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the development of affordable housing for low income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in up to 2.5% of housing units in unincorporated areas.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the development of affordable housing for low income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in up to 2.5% of housing units in unincorporated areas.

• South Bay School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a 2% increase to the city's hotel tax generating an estimated $400,000 per year for city services including COVID-19 recovery, law enforcement, emergency response, street repair, business recovery and disaster response.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a 2% increase to the city's hotel tax generating an estimated $400,000 per year for city services including COVID-19 recovery, law enforcement, emergency response, street repair, business recovery and disaster response.

• Trinidad, California, Measure E, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax of 0.75% to continue for four years from April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax of 0.75% to continue for four years from April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Telegraph Ridge Fire Protection District, California, Measure U, Parcel Tax (March 2020) a
• Eureka City Schools District, California, Measure T, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
• Cuddeback Union School District, California, Measure Q, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Cuddeback Union School District, California, Measure P, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Arcata Fire Protection District, California, Measure R, Parcel Tax (March 2020) d

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure H: Blue Lake Hotel Tax a
• Measure I: Eureka Sales Tax Increase d
• Measure J: Rio Dell Sales Tax Renewal a
• Measure K: Humboldt County Sanctuary Initiative a
• Measure L: Cutten School District Bond Issue a
• Measure M: Arcata Preserve President William McKinley Statue d
• Measure N: Northern Humboldt Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure O: Humboldt County Sales Tax Renewal a

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure C: Freshwater School District Bond Issue a
• Measure D: Rio Dell School District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: Pacific Union School District Bond Issue a
• Measure F: Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District Parcel Tax Renewal a
• Measure G: Fortuna Elementary School District Bond Issue a

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Humboldt County Resort Improvement District 1 Parcel Tax a
• Measure X: Rio Dell Marijuana Tax a
• Measure Y: Blue Lake Fire Protection District Parcel Tax d
• Measure Z: Samoa Peninsula Fire Protection District Formation a

May 2

See also: May 2, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure W: Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District Parcel Tax d

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure H: Arcata School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure I: Arcata School District Bond Issue a
• Measure K: Jacoby Creek School District Bond Issue a
• Measure L: Ferndale Unified School District Measure Bond Issue d
• Measure M: Mattole Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure N: South Bay Union School District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: Fortuna Sales Tax a
• Measure F: Arcata Utility Users Tax a
• Measure G: Trinidad Sales Tax a
• Measure O: Eureka Low Income Housing Limits a
• Measure P: Eureka By-District City Council Elections a
• Measure T: Rio Dell Commercial Cannabis Activity a
• Measure Q: Humboldt County Department of Finance Establishment d
• Measure R: Humboldt County Department of Finance Elective Office d
• Measure S: Humboldt County Marijuana Cultivation Tax a
• Measure U: Transportation Sales Tax d
• Measure V: Mobile Home Rent Stabilization a

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

Ballotpedia did not cover any measures in this county on June 7, 2016.

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure P: Humboldt County "Genetic Contamination Prevention Ordinance" GMO Ban Initiative
a Measure Q: City of Eureka Sales Tax Extension
d Measure R: City of Eureka "Fair Wage Act" Minimum Wage Initiative
a Measure S: Eureka City Schools District Bond Issue
a Measure T: City of Blue Lake Utility Users Tax
a Measure U: City of Rio Dell Sales Tax
d Measure V: City of Fortuna "Budget Stabilization" Sales Tax
d Measure W: Fortuna Elementary School District Bond Issue
a Measure X: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Bond Issue (also in parts of Mendocino County)
d Measure Y: Jacoby Creek School District Bond Issue
a Measure Z: Humboldt County Sales Tax

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure L: Kneeland Fire Protection District Special Tax
a Measure M: Hydesville Elementary School District Bond Issue
d Measure N: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Bond Issue (also in Mendocino County)
a Measure O: City of Ferndale Appointment of City Clerk & Treasurer

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Measure K: Fieldbrook Glendale Community Services District parcel tax

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure D: Fortuna Union High School District bond proposition
a Measure E: Arcata Elementary School District parcel tax
a Measure F: Arcata Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure G: Trinidad (City of) Sales Tax Increase
a Measure H: City of Arcata Corporations Are Not People
a Measure I: City of Arcata Residential Electricity Users Tax
d Measure J: City of Rio Dell bond proposition

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure V: Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure W: Trinidad Union School District bond proposition
d Measure X: City of Rio Dell Street Improvements bond proposition
a Measure Y: Humboldt County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure U: Consolidation of the Fortuna Union and Rohnerville Elementary School Districts

August 30

See also: August 30, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure T: Scotia Community Services District Formation

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure N: Eureka Balloon Track Zoning
a Measure O: Eureka Sales Tax Increase
a Measure P: Eureka City Charter Update
a Measure Q: Northern Humboldt Union High School District bond proposition
a Measure S: Ferndale Navy Housing Complex Conversion to Low-Income Housing

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 election in California

a Measure K: Blue Lake Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure L: Southern Humboldt Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure M: Rohnerville School District bond proposition

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure D: City of Eureka Sales Tax
a Measure E: City of Eureka Hotel Tax
a Measure F: City of Arcata Ban on Military Recruitment
a Measure G: City of Arcata Sales Tax
a Measure H: Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Trinity County)
a Measure I: City of Trinidad Sales Tax Increase
a Measure J: City of Eureka Ban on Military Recruitment

June 3

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure C: McKinleyville Union School District bond proposition

February 5

See also February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: City of Arcata Utility Users Tax
d Measure B: Manila Community Services District Water Fluoridation

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

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