San Gabriel, California, Measure SG, Sales Tax (March 2020)

San Gabriel Measure SG
Election date March 3, 2020
Topic Local sales tax
Status a Approved
Type Referral	Origin Lawmakers
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A sales tax measure was on the ballot for San Gabriel voters in Los Angeles County, California, on March 3, 2020. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in the city to 10.25% and generating an estimated $3 million in annual general fund revenue.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax, thereby keeping the total tax rate in the city at 9.5%.

A simple majority vote was required for the approval of Measure SG.

Election results

San Gabriel Measure SG
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		3,970	64.33%
No		2,201	35.67%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot question

The ballot question was as follows:

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To maintain City of San Gabriel’s fire, police/911 response; prevent thefts/burglaries; keep public areas safe/clean; recruit/retain well-trained police, firefighters/paramedics; repair streets/potholes; attract/retain local businesses; maintain senior services, youth programs, parks, other general services/aging infrastructure; shall an ordinance establishing a ¾¢ transaction and use (sales) tax, providing approximately $3,000,000 annually until ended by voters be adopted; requiring independent audits, all funds benefiting City of San Gabriel residents?

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Impartial analysis

The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the San Gabriel City Attorney:

“ Measure "SG" is the City of San Gabriel Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2020. If approved by the voters, the ordinance would adopt a three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) tax on every dollar of taxable sales of goods in the City. Revenue collected from this tax would be spent exclusively on local City Services such as Police and Fire protection and street repaving. A three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) rate equates to 75¢ of tax per $100 of taxable goods purchased. The proposed tax is a general tax. It is estimated that Measure "SG" will annually provide $3,000,000 in local revenue for use in the City. The City Council's adopted ballot question states that this new revenue would be used for essential services such as Police and Fire personnel, Community Services programming, hours of operation at City facilities, community events, General Fund street repaving and other similar needs. California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 authorizes the City to levy this tax with the majority approval of the voters. This measure was placed on the ballot by unanimous approval of the City Council Members present at the October 15, 2019 meeting. If approved, this tax may not be increased beyond the amount specified without voter approval. It would remain in effect until repealed by the voters. Revenue from this tax would be collected by the State of California under a contract with the City in the same manner as existing sales tax. All revenues raised by the tax would remain in the City and would not be shared with the State, County or any other agency. Accountability for these funds will be part of the City's Annual Financial Audit conducted by the City's third-party auditor, the report of which shall be made available to the public. If Measure "SG" is not approved, the City's 5-Year Budget Projections show that a General Fund deficit will occur next year and continue to grow into the future. Without additional revenue, City services will need to be cut in order to balance the budget. Services that could be cut or reduced include Police and Fire protection, maintenance of infrastructure and street repaving. By placing Measure "SG" on the ballot, the City complies with Article XIIIC of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), which requires a majority of the voters to approve an ordinance which establishes a general tax. A "yes" vote on Measure "SG" will authorize a three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) transactions and use (sales) tax. A "no" vote on Measure "SG" will not authorize the three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) transactions and use (sales) tax. ”

Full text

The full text of the 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 San Gabriel City Council.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2020
• Local sales tax on the ballot
• City tax on the ballot
• Los Angeles County measures

California

• March 3, 2020 measures in California
• Local ballot measures, California
• San Gabriel, California

News and analysis

• State and local preemption conflicts
• Measures advancing national agendas

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