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Santa Fe County, New Mexico ballot measures

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2024

See also: New Mexico 2024 local ballot measures

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District, New Mexico, Water and Natural Resources Property Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

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.

Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Bond Question 2, Water and Wastewater Projects Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

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:

  • Consist of nine members, each appointed by a member of the governing body;
  • Elect its own leadership;
  • Provide that members serve for one year;
  • Have an adequate budget and staff;
  • Have a public web page where they can be advertised and receive public submissions;
  • Hold at least two meetings in each city council district to receive public input; and
  • Recommend proposals to be considered as ballot questions.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter regarding the Santa Fe Charter Commission.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Percentage of Voters for Initiative Signature Requirement Measure (November 2023):  ✔

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.

Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Continuation of Property Tax for Education Technology Measure (November 2023):  ✔

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.

Santa Fe Public School District, New Mexico, Continuation of Property Tax for School Improvements Measure (November 2023):  ✔

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

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in New Mexico

Approveda Santa Fe County Marijuana Decriminalization Advisory Question (November 2014)
Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot City of Santa Fe Marijuana Decriminalization Initiative (November 2014)

2009

March 10

See also: March 10, 2009 ballot measures in New Mexico

Defeatedd Santa Fe Excise/Sales Tax for Housing Proposition (March 2009)

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