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Santa Fe County, New Mexico ballot measures
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2025
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A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to allow the city council to suspend or remove the city manager, city attorney, or city clerk if at least six councilors agree. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to allow the city council to suspend or remove the city manager, city attorney, or city clerk if at least six councilors agree. |
A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to restrict the mayor's ability to vote with the governing body of Santa Fe to instances where their vote will break a tie or allow the body to meet the vote threshold for a motion to pass. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to restrict the mayor's ability to vote with the governing body of Santa Fe to instances where their vote will break a tie or allow the body to meet the vote threshold for a motion to pass. |
A "yes" vote supports issuing $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of public school facilities and the purchasing of computer equipment for the public education system. |
A "no" vote opposes issuing $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund the improvement of public school facilities and the purchasing of computer equipment for the public education system. |
A "yes" vote supports continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 in assessed property for the five tax years between 2027 and 2031, and using the revenue of that tax to fund school facilities technology upgrades for the public school system. |
A "no" vote opposes continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 in assessed property for the five tax years between 2027 and 2031, and using the revenue of that tax to fund school facilities technology upgrades for the public school system. |
2024
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A "yes" vote supported authorizing a property tax of 0.25 mills to fund water and natural resources projects, including stormwater and flood management, restore wildlife habitats, and conservation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a property tax of 0.25 mills to fund water and natural resources projects, including stormwater and flood management, restore wildlife habitats, and conservation. |
• Santa Fe, New Mexico, City Roads Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $25 million in bonds to fund city road improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $25 million in bonds to fund city road improvements. |
• Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Bond Question 1, Roads Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $4.9 million in bonds to fund county road improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $4.9 million in bonds to fund county road improvements. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $12.5 million in bonds to fund water and wastewater projects in the county. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $12.5 million in bonds to fund water and wastewater projects in the county. |
• Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Bond Question 3, Trails and Parks Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $16,125,000 in bonds to fund open space, trail, and park projects in the county. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $16,125,000 in bonds to fund open space, trail, and park projects in the county. |
2023
- See also: New Mexico 2023 local ballot measures
• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Charter Commission Amendment (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported requiring the Santa Fe Charter Commission to:
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A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter regarding the Santa Fe Charter Commission. |
A "yes" vote supported changing the initiative signature requirement to be based on the total number of votes cast in the most recent election involving the election of the mayor, rather than the number of votes specifically cast for the mayor. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the initiative signature requirement to be based on the total number of votes cast in the most recent election involving the election of the mayor, rather than the number of votes specifically cast for the mayor. |
• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Real Estate Transfer Tax Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 3% excise tax on the transfer of high-end residential property, imposed on the purchase price exceeding $1,000,000. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 3% excise tax on the transfer of high-end residential property, imposed on the purchase price exceeding $1,000,000. |
• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Reduce Signature Requirement for Initiatives Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place an initiative on the ballot. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place an initiative on the ballot. |
• Santa Fe, New Mexico, Reduce Signature Requirement for Referendums Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place a referendum on the ballot. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the signature requirement from 33.3% to 15% to place a referendum on the ballot. |
• Santa Fe Community College District, New Mexico, Bond Measure (November 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $23,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purposes of making improvements to campus buildings, grounds, and facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $23,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the purposes of making improvements to campus buildings, grounds, and facilities. |
A "yes" vote supported continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to purchase education technology equipment. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the property tax of $150 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to purchase education technology equipment. |
A "yes" vote supported continuing the property tax of $200 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to make improvements to publics school buildings. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing the property tax of $200 per $100,000 of net taxable value of property allocated to the Santa Fe Public School District, with the revenue going to make improvements to publics school buildings. |
2022
- See also: New Mexico 2022 local ballot measures
• Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Question 1, Road Projects Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $13.0 million in general obligation bonds for road improvements within Santa Fe County. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $13.0 million in general obligation bonds for road improvements within Santa Fe County. |
• Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Question 2, Water and Wastewater Projects Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $7.0 million in general obligation bonds for water and wastewater projects within Santa Fe County. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $7.0 million in general obligation bonds for water and wastewater projects within Santa Fe County. |
• Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Question 3, Parks and Trails Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $5.0 million in general obligation bonds for trails and parks within Santa Fe County. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $5.0 million in general obligation bonds for trails and parks within Santa Fe County. |
2021
- See also: New Mexico 2021 local ballot measures
• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, General Obligation Bond (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds. |
• Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Mill Levy Property Tax (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value for all property. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a property tax for six years of $1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value for all property. |
2014
November 4
Santa Fe County Marijuana Decriminalization Advisory Question (November 2014)
City of Santa Fe Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative (November 2014)
2009
March 10
Santa Fe Excise/Sales Tax for Housing Proposition (March 2009)
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