West Sacramento Streetcars, Measure U (November 2008)
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A West Sacramento Streetcars, Measure U ballot proposition was on the November 4, 2008 ballot for voters in the City of West Sacramento in Yolo County, California, where it was approved.
Measure U was an advisory measure. It asked voters in the City of West Sacramento their views on how the city ought to spend the proceeds of the Measure V Sales Tax that was on the same ballot. Specifically, Measure U asked voters if they wanted the proceeds of that tax to "fund the operations of a streetcar system serving West Sacramento and flood protection improvements."
The proposed streetcar would connect with Raley Field and downtown Sacramento.
Election results
| Measure U | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 9,582 | 64.9% | ||
| No | 5,193 | 35.1% | ||
- These election results are from the Yolo County elections office.
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| Measure U: "If Measure V is approved, should the proceeds fund the operations of a streetcar system serving West Sacramento and flood protection improvements?"[1] |
See also
External links
- Election results for Measure U (dead link)
- Full text of Measure U (dead link)
- Ballot text of Measure U
- West Sacramento Mayor Sees Trolley in City's Future
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
