South Pasadena, California, Measure A, Sales Tax Increase (November 2019)
| Measure A: South Pasadena Sales Tax Increase |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| November 5, 2019 |
| Status: |
 Approved
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| Topic: |
| Local sales tax Expires in: No expiration |
| Related articles |
| Local sales tax on the ballot November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California Los Angeles County, California ballot measures City tax on the ballot |
| See also |
| South Pasadena, California |
A city sales tax increase measure was on the ballot for South Pasadena voters in Los Angeles County, California, on November 5, 2019. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city of South Pasadena to levy an additional sales tax of 0.75% for general purposes, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in the city from 9.5% to 10.75%. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city of South Pasadena to levy an additional sales tax of 0.75% for general purposes, thereby keeping the total sales tax rate in the city at 9.5%. |
Election results
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South Pasadena Measure A |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,985 | 67.32% | ||
| No | 1,449 | 32.68% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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To maintain 9-1-1 emergency response times, including to home break-ins and thefts; neighborhood, school and park police patrols, fire/paramedic services, fire station operations, emergency preparedness; retain/attract local businesses; maintain streets/infrastructure; provide other general services and maintain City finances, shall the City of South Pasadena establish a 3/4¢ sales tax providing approximately $1,500,000 annually until ended by voters, all funds remaining in South Pasadena?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the South Pasadena City Attorney:
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Measure A would adopt a local transactions and use tax in the City of South Pasadena at the rate of three quarters of one cent for every dollar spent (or .75%). This kind of tax is often called a “sales tax.” The proceeds of this tax would be used to provide funding for general fund obligations including support for public safety; paramedic emergency response; police services such as neighborhood patrols, gang, drug and crime prevention; street maintenance; park maintenance; community service programs for seniors and youth; and library services. The proposed .75% sales tax would be in addition to existing sales tax, and it would be levied on the sale or use of tangible personal property sold at retail. It is estimated that the proposed .75% local sales tax will raise approximately $1,500,000 annually from retail sales of goods sold to travelers and visitors to the City of South Pasadena, as well as to residents; 100% of the proposed .75% local sales tax would remain in South Pasadena. Retailers collect the tax at the time of sale and remit it to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, which administers the tax. The tax does not apply to goods or services which are not already subject to state sales tax. Measure A is a general tax and requires a simple majority voter approval (50% plus 1 vote). If approved, the tax will remain in effect until amended or repealed by the voters. A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the .75 percent local transactions and use tax. A “no” vote is a vote against authorizing the local transaction and use tax.[2] |
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| —South Pasadena City Attorney[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the South Pasadena City Council.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, "Local and municipal elections: November 5, 2019," accessed September 27, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Voter's Edge, "Los Angeles County November 5, 2019 local elections," accessed September 27, 2019
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