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Yucaipa, California, Measure E, Sales Tax Increase (March 2020)

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Yucaipa Measure E
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Election date
March 3, 2020
Topic
Local sales tax
Status
Defeatedd Defeated
Type
Referral
Origin
Lawmakers


A measure to increase the local sales tax was on the ballot for Yucaipa voters in San Bernardino County, California, on March 3, 2020.[1] It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an increase to the local sales tax by 0.5%, thereby increasing the total rate to 8.25%.
A "no" vote opposed authorizing an increase to the local sales tax by 0.5%, thereby increasing the total rate to 8.25%.


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

Election results

Yucaipa Measure E

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 5,212 35.96%

Defeated No

9,281 64.04%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot question

The ballot question was as follows:[1]

To avoid cutbacks in Yucaipa's existing paramedic program and increased response times on emergency 911 calls; generate funds from Yucaipa visitors to benefit local residents; enhance police and fire protection; increase local youth and senior services; and fund other general services provided throughout the City like streets and parks, shall the ordinance be adopted to increase the local sales tax by one-half percent; generating approximately $2,000,000 annually, with citizen oversight, mandatory audits, and public reporting?[2]

Full text

The full text of the 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 Yucaipa City Council.[1]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 San Bernardino County Elections, "Measure E," accessed January 27, 2020
  2. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.