Yucaipa, California, Measure E, Sales Tax Increase (March 2020)
| Yucaipa Measure E | |
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| Election date March 3, 2020 | |
| Topic Local sales tax | |
Status 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
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Yucaipa Measure E |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 5,212 | 35.96% | ||
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9,281 | 64.04% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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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] |
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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 Yucaipa City Council.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 San Bernardino County Elections, "Measure E," accessed January 27, 2020
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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