Moreno Valley, California, Measure G, Sales Tax (November 2021)

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Moreno Valley Measure G
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Election date
November 2, 2021
Topic
City tax and Local sales tax
Status
Approveda Approved
Type
Referral
Origin
Lawmakers

Moreno Valley Measure G was on the ballot as a referral in Moreno Valley on November 2, 2021. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 1% sales tax in the city until ended by voters to generate an estimated $20 million per year for general city services, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in the city to 8.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 1% sales tax in the city until ended by voters, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in the city at 7.75%.


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

Election results

Moreno Valley Measure G

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

7,471 53.87%
No 6,398 46.13%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure G was as follows:

Shall an ordinance be adopted to maintain 9-1-1 emergency response times, robbery/burglary prevention, neighborhood police patrols/fire engine service levels; address homelessness, repair potholes/streets; keep public areas safe/clean; help retain local businesses; maintain senior services, youth/afterschool programs, other general services by establishing a 1¢ sales tax, generating approximately $20,000,000 annually until ended by voters, with independent financial audits, public review of expenditures, all funds used locally?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.


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 Moreno Valley City Council.

See also

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