Rohnert Park Sales Tax Increase, Measure E (June 2010)
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A Rohnert Park Sales Tax Increase, Measure E ballot proposition was on the June 8, 2010 ballot in the City of Rohnert in Sonoma County, where it was approved.
Measure E increased the city sales tax in Rohnert Park by one-half cent for five years. This was expected to raise somewhere between $2.4-$2.8 million a year for the city, during the five years that the tax hike will be in effect.[1]
Election results
| Measure E | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 4,643 | 55.3% | ||
| No | 3,754 | 44.7% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the Sonoma County elections office.
Support
A "Yes on Measure E" campaign committee was formed. It was funded by the local police union, which gave about $35,000 in donations. Most of the campaign funds were spent on mailers and campaign signs.[1]
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
| Measure E: To preserve the safety and character of Rohnert Park, and maintain and protect general City services, including essential services such as neighborhood police patrols; fire protection; 9-1-1 emergency response; gang and sex offender enforcement; disaster preparedness; street paving and pothole repair; park maintenance; and other essential services shall the City of Rohnert Park enact a one-half cent transaction (sales) and use tax for five years, subject to annual audits and public review, with no money for Sacramento?[2] |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Press Democrat, "Rohnert Park leaders think tax measure will pass," June 5, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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