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Seaside, California, Marijuana Business Tax, Measure G (June 2017)
| Measure G: Seaside Marijuana Business Tax |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| June 6, 2017 |
| Status: |
 Approved
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| Topic: |
| Local marijuana tax |
| Related articles |
| Local marijuana tax on the ballot June 6, 2017 ballot measures in California Monterey County, California ballot measures City tax on the ballot |
| See also |
| Seaside, California |
A marijuana business tax measure was on the ballot for Seaside voters in Monterey County, California, on June 6, 2017. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing a tax on marijuana businesses of up to 10 percent of gross receipts to fund city services. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing a tax on marijuana businesses of up to 10 percent of gross receipts to fund city services. |
Election results
| Measure L | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 1,810 | 81.6% | ||
| No | 409 | 18.4% | ||
- Election results from City of Seaside Elections
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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MARIJUANA BUSINESS TAX. To generate an estimated $300,000 annually until ended by voters to maintain essential City services such as 9-1-1 emergency response, anti-drug/anti-gang programs; repairing streets, potholes, storm drains; earthquake, flood preparedness; improving parks, youth/senior programs; and other general services; with required independent audits and all funds staying in Seaside, shall the ordinance levying an ongoing tax of up to 10% of gross receipts of marijuana businesses be adopted?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the Seaside City Attorney:
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The City Council of the City of Seaside placed Measure G on the June 6, 2017 ballot to ask voters to consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 5.04.010 of the Seaside Municipal Code to add a Marijuana Business tax of up to ten percent (10%) of gross receipts of a marijuana business to maintain essential and general City Services. Funds generated will be placed in the City of Seaside’s General Fund budget, subject to independent annual audits. Revenue generated by this measure cannot be taken by the federal government, State of California or the County of Monterey. As a business tax, this measure applies only to marijuana business operators. It is not a tax on consumers or users. The City estimates that revenue generated by this measure could be $300,000 annually for maintaining essential and general City services such as police and fire, recreation, youth violence prevention, parks and waterfronts, senior programs, street and traffic improvements, water cleanliness and other general services. The tax would continue until such time as voters might change the rate or rescind the proposed tax. A YES vote will authorize a business tax of up to 10% of gross receipts of the marijuana business to be used to maintain essential and general services within the City. A NO vote will not allow a business tax on marijuana business of up to 10% of gross receipts of the business.[2] |
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| —Seaside City Attorney[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
The following individuals signed the official argument in favor of the measure:[4]
- Ralph Rubio, director, SS oversight board
- Ernest Suber, Jr., park & rec commissioner
- Bennie Cooper, retired police chief
- Shari Hastey, executive director, CPY
- Cat Broz, DFNA neighborhood watch
Arguments in favor
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in favor of the measure:[4]
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VOTE YES on G - maintain our quality of life, our public safety and the natural beauty of Seaside! YES on G simply ensures marijuana businesses pay their fair share to maintain essential city services like public safety and road maintenance, which we ALL use and benefit from. YES on G is NOT a tax on marijuana consumers, users, or patients. Nearly 50 other California cities have taxed marijuana businesses. YES on G ensures we don't lose tax dollars to nearby communities that are already taxing and regulating marijuana businesses. YES on G will keep Seaside competitive with neighboring communities. YES on G provides locally-controlled funding to help maintain fiscal stability and city services, such as street maintenance and paving, emergency response service, public parks and waterfronts, and youth and senior programs. YES on G is fiscally accountable, requiring publically available independent financial audits and BY LAW, all funds are required to stay in Seaside. Not a penny can be taken from the state or federal government to advance their own agenda. Seaside needs local control over its local needs, especially in these uncertain times. YES on G benefits all Seaside residents by ensuring that marijuana businesses contribute reasonably and fairly to paying for costs associated with this emerging industry. YES on G maintains locally-controlled, stable funding for essential City services and the continued quality of life we all benefit from. YES on G - Join long-time residents, local small business owners, advocates and others in voting for fairness, and to maintain OUR city with OUR local dollars to keep it a safe, well-maintained and beautiful place to live and work. For more factual Measure G information, visit: www. ci. seaside. ca. us [2] |
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Opposition
No official arguments were submitted for inclusion in the voter guide in opposition to Measure G. Please send any information about opposition to Measure G to editor@ballotpedia.org.
Media editorials
Support
- The Monterey County Weekly said the following:[5]
| “ | Seaside’s future is on the right track, and we’re not talking about a horse track. There’s a relatively new city manager, Craig Malin, who’s got a clear vision for improving government services and getting Seaside’s finances in order, plus a new city councilmember, Kayla Jones, who’s tipped the balance of power in favor of a more progressive, forward-looking vision. That, combined with a new economic development strategy that does not include Monterey Downs, a proposal for a horse track – plus other land deals in the works for other prime pieces of Seaside property – mean things are looking up.
But those land deals are still a ways off, and to help the city bridge the gap until then, City Council is asking voters to approve two tax measure this June 6. The Weekly editorial board recommends yes on both measures G and L.[2] |
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Opposition
Ballotpedia has not found any media editorials in opposition to Measure G. Please send any information about media editorials in opposition to Measure G to editor@ballotpedia.org.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a unanimous vote of the city council of Seaside, California, on March 2, 2017.[1]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 City of Seaside, "Resolution No. 17-20," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ City of Seaside, "City of Seaside Measure G," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 City of Seaside, "Primary Argument in Favor of Measure G," accessed May 19, 2017
- ↑ Monterey County Weekly, "Yes on Measure G and L, Seaside’s proposed cannabis tax and sales tax increase," May 11, 2017
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