South Lake Tahoe, California, Measure S, Sales Tax (November 2020)

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South Lake Tahoe Measure S
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Election date
November 3, 2020
Topic
Local sales tax and City tax
Status
Approveda Approved
Type
Referral
Origin
Lawmakers


South Lake Tahoe Measure S was on the ballot as a referral in South Lake Tahoe on November 3, 2020. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% generating an estimated $5.4 million per year, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in South Lake Tahoe from 7.75% to 8.75%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% generating an estimated $5.4 million per year, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in South Lake Tahoe at 7.75%.


A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure S.

Election results

South Lake Tahoe Measure S

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

5,804 63.73%
No 3,303 36.27%
Results are officially certified.
Source



Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Measure S was as follows:

Shall the measure to maintain fire protection, 9-1-1 emergency response, public safety, snow removal; reduce wildfire threats; prevent Lake pollution; repair streets/potholes, keep public areas safe/clean; retain local jobs/businesses; protect long-term financial stability; provide other City services by establishing a 1¢ transactions/use (“sales”) tax providing approximately $5,400,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, all funds only for South Lake Tahoe, be adopted?

Full Text

The full text of this 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 governing body of South Lake Tahoe.


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