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Solano County, California ballot measures
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Solano County is one of 58 California counties. The Office of the Solano County Registrar of Voters is responsible for the conduct of elections in the county, including elections on local ballot measures for all municipalities and school districts.
2024
November 5
- See also: California 2024 local ballot measures
• Benicia, California, Measure F, Road Improvement Special Sales Tax Initiative (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% with revenue dedicated to road improvements. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% with revenue dedicated to road improvements. |
• Benicia, California, Measure G, Adoption of City Charter Measure (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supports the establishment of Benicia as a charter city with the ability to adopt local funding measures subject to voter approval. |
A "no" vote opposes the establishment of Benicia as a charter city with the ability to adopt local funding measures subject to voter approval. |
A "yes" vote supports authorizing a real property transfer tax based on sale price, at a rate of 0.4% for properties $2 million and under, 0.6% for properties over $2 million, and 0.8% for properties over $10 million to fund public services. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing a real property transfer tax based on sale price, at a rate of 0.4% for properties $2 million and under, 0.6% for properties over $2 million, and 0.8% for properties over $10 million to fund public services. |
• Dixon, California, Measure J, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to fund public services. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to fund public services. |
• Fairfield, California, Measure L, Business License Rate Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports the adopting a modernized and simplified business license ordinance, with rates of $55 and up and other rates as specified in the ordinance. |
A "no" vote opposes the adopting a modernized and simplified business license ordinance, with rates of $55 and up and other rates as specified in the ordinance. |
• Fairfield, California, Measure M, Public Services Hotel Tax (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing an additional hotel tax of 2% with revenue dedicated to funding public services. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing an additional hotel tax of 2% with revenue dedicated to funding public services. |
• Rio Vista, California, Measure K, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for five years with revenue dedicated to public services. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for five years with revenue dedicated to public services. |
• Suisun City, California, Measure S, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports renewing a sales tax of 1.75% for 15 years with revenue dedicated to public services. |
A "no" vote opposes renewing a sales tax of 1.75% for 15 years with revenue dedicated to public services. |
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Travis Unified School District to issue $65,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Travis Unified School District to issue $65,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Vacaville Unified School District to issue $317,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $48 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Vacaville Unified School District to issue $317,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $48 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
March 5
- See also: California 2024 local ballot measures
• Benicia, California, Measure A, Hotel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported increasing the hotel tax from 9% to 13%, sunsetting after 12 years, providing approximately $250,000 a year in revenue for general governmental purposes. |
A "no" vote opposes increasing the hotel tax from 9% to 13%, sunsetting after 12 years, providing approximately $250,000 a year in revenue for general governmental purposes. |
• Benicia, California, Measure B, Sales Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax, increasing the total sales tax rate from 8.375% to 9.125%. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 0.75% sales tax, increasing the total sales tax rate from 8.375% to 9.125%. |
• Benicia Unified School District, California, Measure C, Bond Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $122 million in bonds, requiring a levy of approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $122 million in bonds, requiring a levy of approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Davis Joint Unified School District, Measure N, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing an existing parcel tax of $768 per parcel, generating an estimated $11.7 million per year. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an existing parcel tax of $768 per parcel, generating an estimated $11.7 million per year. |
2022
November 8
- See also: California 2022 local ballot measures
• Benicia, California, Measure K, Urban Growth Boundary Extension Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported extending the existing Urban Growth Boundary. |
A "no" vote opposed extending the existing Urban Growth Boundary. |
• Benicia, California, Measure R, 3/4 Cent Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported adopting a 3/4 cent sales tax for general government purposes. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting a 3/4 cent sales tax for general government purposes. |
• Dixon, California, Measure D, One Cent Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported establishing a $0.01 sales tax. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a $0.01 sales tax. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $249 million in bonds, leveraging $0.04 per $100 in assessed value, to improve school classrooms and infrastructure. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $249 million in bonds, leveraging $40 per $100,000 in assessed value, to improve school classrooms and infrastructure. |
• Solano County, California, Measure E, 1/8% Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 1/8% sales tax to enhance fire protection and reduce wildfire risk. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 1/8% sales tax to enhance fire protection and reduce wildfire risk. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $64 million in bonds, levying $0.06 per $100 in assessed value, to replace plumping, electrical, heating, air conditioning; updating classrooms; and improving safety and security. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $64 million in bonds, levying $60 per $100,000 in assessed value, to replace plumping, electrical, heating, air conditioning; updating classrooms; and improving safety and security. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $229.5 million in bonds, levying $0.045 per $100 in assessed value, to improve and renovate classrooms and other school infrastructure. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $229.5 million in bonds, levying $45 per $100,000 in assessed value, to improve and renovate classrooms and other school infrastructure. |
• Vallejo, California, Measure P, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a 0.875% sales tax. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a 0.875% sales tax. |
2020
November 3
• Benicia, California, Measure D, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported the opinion that new marijuana dispensaries should be permitted within the city. Measure D was put on the ballot as a nonbinding, advisory question with no ability to change local law. |
A “no” vote opposed the opinion that new marijuana dispensaries should be permitted within the city. Measure D was put on the ballot as a nonbinding, advisory question with no ability to change local law. |
• Dixon, California, Measure S, Water Rates Initiative (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported repealing the water rate changes that were established on January 22, 2019 and reinstating the water rates from January 1, 2019. |
A “no” vote opposed repealing the water rate changes that were established on January 22, 2019, therefore maintaining the existing water rates. |
• Dixon, California, Measure T, Elected City Clerk Ordinance (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported changing the position of city clerk from an appointed position to an elected position. |
A “no” vote opposed changing the position of city clerk from an appointed position to an elected position. |
• Fairfield, California, Measure C, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a marijuana business tax of 6% of gross receipts for retail businesses, 4% of gross receipts for other businesses, and $10 per square foot for cultivation generating an estimated $237,500 - $360,000 per year. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a marijuana business tax of 6% of gross receipts for retail businesses, 4% of gross receipts for other businesses, and $10 per square foot for cultivation generating an estimated $237,500 - $360,000 per year. |
• Rio Vista, California, Measure O, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% for five years generating an estimated $1.149 million - $1.344 million per year for general services including law enforcement, fire services and parks, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Rio Vista from 8.125% to 8.875% beginning on April 1, 2022. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% for five years generating an estimated $1.149 million - $1.344 million per year for general services including law enforcement, fire services and parks, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Rio Vista at 8.125%. |
• River Delta Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $45.7 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $45.7 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• River Delta Unified School District, California, Measure K, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $14.6 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, safety, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the city council to pass an ordinance to allow 16-year-olds to vote for the office of the school board director. |
• Suisun City, California, Measure Q, Mayor and City Council Term Limits (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a four term limit for the offices of the mayor and city council members. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a four term limit for the offices of the mayor and city council members. |
• Suisun City, California, Measure R, Appointed City Clerk Ordinance (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported changing the position of city clerk to be an appointed position. |
A “no” vote opposed changing the position of city clerk to be an appointed position. |
• Vacaville, California, Measure V, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a marijuana business tax of 6% of gross receipts for retail businesses, 4% of gross receipts for other businesses, and $10 per square foot for cultivation generating an estimated $400,000 - $600,000 to fund general services including law enforcement, fire services and roads. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a marijuana business tax of 6% of gross receipts for retail businesses, 4% of gross receipts for other businesses, and $10 per square foot for cultivation generating an estimated $400,000 - $600,000 to fund general services including law enforcement, fire services and roads. |
• Vallejo, California, Measure G, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% generating an estimated $12 million per year for city services including retention of jobs and businesses, fire services, emergency response, crime prevention, youth services, homelessness services, law enforcement training, transparency and accountability, and public safety and maintenance, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Vallejo from 8.375% to 9.125%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.75% generating an estimated $12 million per year for city services including retention of jobs and businesses, fire services, emergency response, crime prevention, youth services, homelessness services, law enforcement training, transparency and accountability, and public safety and maintenance, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Vallejo from 8.375% to 9.125%. |
• Winters Joint Unified School District, California, Measure W, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Winters Joint Unified School District to issue up to $19 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund roof repair, updates to classrooms, restrooms and facilities, and improvements to education quality and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Winters Joint Unified School District to issue up to $19 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund roof repair, updates to classrooms, restrooms and facilities, and improvements to education quality and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
March 3
- Los Rios Community College District, California, Measure E, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Davis Joint Unified School District, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
2018
November 6
• Measure M: Davis Joint Unified School District School Bond Issue
• Measure P: Winters Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure E: Benicia Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure N: Dixon Sales Tax
• Measure S: Vallejo City Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: Suisun City Marijuana Business Tax
June 5
• Regional Measure 3: Bay Area "Traffic Relief Plan" Bridge Toll Increase
2017
May 2
• Measure K: Greater Vallejo Recreation District Parcel Tax
2016
November 8
• Dixon Sewer Utility Rate Initiative 
• Measure K: Dixon Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure S: Suisun City Sales Tax
• Measure H: Davis Joint Unified School District Parcel Tax
• Measure P: Fairfield Sales Tax
• Measure A: Solano County Sales Tax
• Measure B: Solano County Allocate Sales Tax to Children's Services Advisory Question
• Measure O: Rio Vista Sales Tax
• Measure M: Vacaville Sales Tax
• Measure N: Rio Vista Appointed City Treasurer
• Measure Q: Dixon Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure V: Vallejo Sales Tax
• Measure C: Solano County Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure D: Winters Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure T: Fairfield Land Preserve
• Measure L: Dixon Appointed City Treasurer
June 7
• Measure G: Solano County Transportation Improvement Advisory Measure
• Measure H: Solano County Sales Tax Increase
2015
- City of Vallejo Initiatives to Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (2016)
- Mayor and city council recall, Vallejo, California (2016)
City of Vallejo Veto Referendum Targeting City Council Medical Marijuana Ordinance (2015)
2014
November 4
Measure A: Vacaville Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure B: City of Benicia Appointed Treasurer
Measure C: City of Benicia Sales tax
Measure E: Vallejo City Unified School District Bond Issue
June 3
Measure S: Benicia Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure R: Winters Joint Unified School District Bond Issue (also in Yolo County)
2012
November 6
Measure E: Davis Joint Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Yolo County)
Measure I: City of Vacaville Excise Tax
Measure M: City of Vacaville Sales Tax Increase
Measure N: City of Dixon Sunshine Ordinance
Measure O: City of Rio Vista Sales Tax Increase
Measure P: City of Fairfield Sales Tax Increase
Measure Q: Solano Community College bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Yolo County)
June 5
Measure L: Solano (County of) Library Tax Extension
May 8
Measure K: Greater Vallejo Recreation District parcel tax
March 6
Measure C: Davis Joint Unified School District parcel tax (also on ballot in parts of Yolo County)
2011
November 8
Measure B: Vallejo Sales Tax
Measure C: Vallejo Marijuana Tax
June 7
Measure A: Rio Vista Rollback of Water and Sewer Rates
2010
November 2
- See also: November 2, 2010 election in California
Measure B: Travis Unified School District parcel tax
Measure C: Benecia Unified School District parcel tax
Measure D: Dixon Unified School District bond proposition
June 8
Measure A: City of Vallejo Repeal of Binding Arbitration
2009
November 3
Measure U: City of Vallejo Utility Users Tax
2008
November 4
Measure M: Los Rios Community College bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Solano and Yolo counties)
Measure T: Solano County General Plan Amendment
Measure W: Davis Unified School District parcel tax
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