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Rialto, California, Measure M, Utility Users Tax Extension (June 2018)
| Measure M: Rialto Utility Users Tax Extension |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| June 5, 2018 |
| Status: |
 Approved
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| Topic: |
| Local utility tax and fees Expires in: Indefinite |
| Related articles |
| Local utility tax and fees on the ballot June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California San Bernardino County, California ballot measures City tax on the ballot |
| See also |
| Rialto, California |
An extension on the utility user tax was on the ballot for Rialto voters in San Bernardino County, California, on June 5, 2018. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing Rialto to indefinitely extend the existing 8 percent utility user tax with exemptions for low-income households and individuals 65 years old or older. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing Rialto to indefinitely extend the existing 8 percent utility user tax with exemptions for low-income households and individuals 65 years old or older. |
Election results
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Rialto Measure M |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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4,957 | 58.22% | ||
| No | 3,557 | 41.78% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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Shall the measure extending the existing 8% Utility User Tax on telephone, cellular, electricity, gas, sewer, water, and cable television, with no sunset clause, raising approximately $14,200,000 annually, to continue basic and essential services for residents while preserving exemtpions for members of very low income households, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 50105, and individuals 65 years old or older, be adodpted?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the Rialto City Attorney:
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Measure M was placed on the June 5, 2018, Special Municipal Election ballot by unanimous vote of the City Council. If adopted, this measure will permanently extend the existing 8% Utility User Tax (“UUT). The UUT is a general tax on utility (telephone, cellular, electricity, gas, sewer, water, and cable television) charges to Rialto businesses and residents. This measure preserves current exemptions for individuals 65 years of age or older and members of very low income households, as defined by California Health & Safety Code Section 50105. Unless extended by this measure, the UUT will expire on June 30, 2018. The UUT provides approximately $14 million per year to support public services. Historically, the UUT has accounted for approximately 20% of the City's General Fund revenue and has been the City's largest single revenue source. Without the UUT, the City will experience reductions to public safety (e.g., police and fire), recreation, public works, and other core governmental services. The City may also delay capital improvement projects, including fire stations, road repairs, and park improvements. Public safety expenses represent approximately 65% of all City operating expenditures. The people of the City of Rialto have the exclusive authority to extend the UUT under the California Constitution. Therefore, the Rialto City Council does not have the authority to extend this tax, without submitting the measure to the voters of the City of Rialto. A "Yes" vote means you approve the permanent extension of the UUT. A "No" vote means you disapprove the permanent extension of the UUT. This ballot measure would take effect only if a majority of those voting cast a "Yes" vote for it at the June 5, 2018, election. The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure M. If you desire a copy of Measure M, please call the City Clerk at (909) 820-2519. A copy will be provided at no cost. [2] |
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| —Rialto City Attorney[1] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Rialto, California.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 San Bernardino County, "2018 Statewide Primary Election - Measures," accessed April 27, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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