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Santa Barbara County is one of 58 California counties. The Office of the Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters is responsible for the conduct of elections in the county, including elections on local ballot measures for all municipalities and school districts.

2024

Novemebr 5

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

• Buellton, California, Measure C2024, Expand Urban Growth Boundary Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Buellton general plan until December 31, 2036, to expand the area within the existing urban growth boundary by approximately 123 acres, allowing for potential city limit expansion within that area.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Buellton general plan until December 31, 2036, to expand the area within the existing urban growth boundary by approximately 123 acres, allowing for potential city limit expansion within that area.

• Buellton, California, Measure D2024, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 14% for a period of 25 years.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 14% for a period of 25 years.

• Carpinteria, California, Measure B2024, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing Carpinteria's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 15%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing Carpinteria's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 15%.

• College School District, California, Measure L2024, School Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the College School District to issue $18.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to repair and upgrade school facilities, with citizen oversight and all funds staying local.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the College School District to issue $18.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 of assessed property value, to repair and upgrade school facilities, with citizen oversight and all funds staying local.

• Goleta, California, Measure G2024, Heritage Farmlands Program Initiative (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending the term of Measure 'G2012' ('Heritage Farmlands Initiative') by 20 additional years, requiring a majority vote of the people to redesignate or change the intensity of use for agricultural parcels of 10 or more acres within the City of Goleta.

A "no" vote opposed extending the term of Measure 'G2012' ('Heritage Farmlands Initiative') by 20 additional years, requiring a majority vote of the people to redesignate or change the intensity of use for agricultural parcels of 10 or more acres within the City of Goleta.

• Hope School District, California, Measure Y2024, School Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Hope Elementary School District to issue $40.3 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $18.26 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Hope Elementary School District to issue $40.3 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $18.26 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

• Lompoc, California, Measure R2024, Discontinue Public Park Use at Ken Adam Park Initiative (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported discontinuing the public park use of the 82-acre parcel containing Ken Adam Park.

A "no" vote opposed discontinuing the public park use of the 82-acre parcel containing Ken Adam Park.

• Lompoc Unified School District, California, Measure M2024, School Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Lompoc Unified School District to issue $160.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $50 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Lompoc Unified School District to issue $160.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $50 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

• Santa Barbara, California, Measure I2024, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 0.5% sales tax to fund city services.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 0.5% sales tax to fund city services.

• Santa Barbara Community College District, California, Measure P2024, College Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Santa Barbara Community College District to issue $198.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Santa Barbara Community College District to issue $198.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $8.50 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

• Santa Barbara County, California, Measure H2024, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing Santa Barbara County's hotel tax (transient occupancy tax) from 12% to 14%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing Santa Barbara County's hotel tax (transient occupancy tax) from 12% to 14%.

• Santa Maria-Bonita School District, California, Measure K2024, School Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to issue $77.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to issue $77.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

• Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, California, Measure J2024, School Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to issue $194.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $24 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to issue $194.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $24 per $100,000 of assessed property value, while bonds are outstanding.

• Solvang, California, Measure E2024, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 14%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's hotel tax, also known as a transient occupancy tax, from 12% to 14%.

March 5

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

• Santa Barbara, California, Measure A, Public Works Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported approval of the charter amendment to change how contracts are awarded for public works.

A "no" vote opposed approval of the charter amendment to change how contracts are awarded for public works.

2022

November 8

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

• Buellton Union School District, California, Measure R2022, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Buellton Union School District to issue $8,800,000 in bonds [ith bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $26 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Buellton Union School District to issue $8,800,000 in bonds [ith bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $26 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Carpinteria, California, Measure T2022, Parcel Rezoning Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported amending the city's general plan to redesignate the zoning designation of parcel APN 004-105-011 and parcel 004-105-206 and amending the definition of the open space/recreation land use category.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city's general plan to redesignate the zoning designation of parcel APN 004-105-011 and parcel 004-105-206 and amending the definition of the open space/recreation land use category.

• College School District, California, Measure Y2022, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the College School District to issue $23,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the College School District to issue $23,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements.

• Goleta, California, Measure B2022, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%.

• Goleta, California, Measure C2022, Prohibition of Flavored Tobacco Sales Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the municipal code to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco.

A “no” vote opposed amending the municipal code to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco.

• Guadalupe, California, Measure Z2022, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 10% for general services and adding short-term rentals to those subjected to the tax.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 10% for general services and adding short-term rentals to those subjected to the tax.

• Guadalupe Elementary School District, California, Measure V2022, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Guadalupe Elementary School District to issue $8,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Guadalupe Elementary School District to issue $8,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Guadalupe Elementary School District, California, Measure W2022, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Guadalupe Elementary School District to issue $8,490,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Guadalupe Elementary School District to issue $8,490,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.50 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Hope Elementary School District, California, Measure S2022, School Improvements Parcel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $79 per parcel for 5 years for school improvements for the Hope Elementary School District.

A “no” vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $79 per parcel for 5 years for school improvements for the Hope Elementary School District.

• Lompoc, California, Measur X2022, Imposition of a Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a transient occupancy tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to police and fire protection and allowing hotel operators to retain 2% of the collected tax for collection costs.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a transient occupancy tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to police and fire protection and allowing hotel operators to retain 2% of the collected tax for collection costs.

• Lompoc Unified School District, California, Measure A2022, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Lompoc Unified School District to issue up to $125,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Lompoc Unified School District to issue up to $125,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements.

• Solvang, California, Measure U2022, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to city services.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% with revenue dedicated to city services.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Cold Spring School District, California, Measure L2020, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Cold Spring School District to issue up to $7.8 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to portable buildings, new classrooms for science, engineering, technology and art, repairs to buildings, roofs, sewer, water, plumbing, and restrooms, and improvements to safety and emergency preparedness and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $13 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Cold Spring School District to issue up to $7.8 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to portable buildings, new classrooms for science, engineering, technology and art, repairs to buildings, roofs, sewer, water, plumbing, and restrooms, and improvements to safety and emergency preparedness and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $13 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Goleta Union School District, California, Measure M2020, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Goleta Union School District to issue up to $80 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to labs and technology, repairs to classrooms, facilities, roofs and plumbing, and improvements such as handicap accessibility and increases to renewable energy and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $19.31 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Goleta Union School District to issue up to $80 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to labs and technology, repairs to classrooms, facilities, roofs and plumbing, and improvements such as handicap accessibility and increases to renewable energy and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $19.31 per $100,000 in assessed value.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Lompoc, California, Measure I2020, Sales Tax Increase (March 2020) a
• Hope Elementary School District, California, Measure J2020, Bond Issue (March 2020) a

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure A2108: Buellton Union School District Parcel Tax d
• Measure B2018: Santa Barbara Election Consolidation a
• Measure C2018: Santa Barbara By-District Elections a
• Measure D2018: Lompoc Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure E2018: Lompoc Unified School District Bond Issue d
• Measure F2018: Solvang Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure G2018: Santa Barbara County Independent Redistricting Ordinance a
• Measure H2018: Santa Barbara County Independent Redistricting Initiative d
• Measure U2018: Santa Maria Sales Tax Renewal a
• Measure W2018: Goleta City Salaries a
• Measure X2018: Carpinteria Sales Tax a
• Measure Y2018: Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Bond Issue d
• Measure Z2018: Goleta Marijuana Business Tax a

July 24

See also: July 24, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure V2018: Montecito Fire Protection District Gann Override Renewal a

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure Q-2018: Lompoc Unified School District Bond Issue d
• Measure R-2018: Isla Vista Community Services District Utility User Tax a
• Measure S-2018: Hope School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure T-2018: Santa Barbara County Marijuana Operations General Tax a

January 30

See also: January 30, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure P2018: Los Olivos Community Services District Formation and Special Property Tax a

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure C: Santa Barbara Sales Tax a

May 9

See also: May 9, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure O2017: Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Parcel Tax a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B2016: Santa Barbara County Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure C2016: Goleta Elected Mayor and Term Limits a
• Measure D2016: Santa Barbara Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure E2016: Isla Vista Community Services District Formation a
• Measure F2016: Isla Vista Community Services District Utility Users Tax d
• Measure G2016: Orcutt Union Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure H2016: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure I2016: Santa Barbara Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure J2016: Santa Barbara Unified School District Elementary Schools Facilities Improvement District No. 1 Bond Issue a
• Measure K2016: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure L2016: Lompoc Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure M2016: Guadalupe Union School District Bond Issue a
• Measure N2016: Guadalupe Union School District Bond Issue a

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure A2016: Cuyama Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a

2015

May 5

See also: May 5, 2015 ballot measures in California

d Measure Z: Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Bond Issue

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure O: Santa Barbara County Hotel Tax
d Measure P: Santa Barbara County Fracking Ban Initiative
a Measure Q: Montecito Union School District bond proposition
a Measure R: City of Buellton Elected Mayors
d Measure S: Santa Barbara Community College District bond proposition
a Measure T: Santa Maria Bonita School District bond proposition (also in parts of San Luis Obispo County)
a Measure U: Carpinteria Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure V: City of Guadalupe Public Service Protection
a Measure W: City of Guadalupe Business Taxes
a Measure X: City of Guadalupe Sales Tax Increase
d Measure Y: College School District bond proposition

July 8

See also: July 8, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure N: Montecito Fire Protection District Appropriations Limit Increase - Gann Override

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

d Measure M: Santa Barbara County Roads, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Requirements

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Measure F: City of Santa Barbara Land Exchange between Mackenzie Park and the Fremont Army Center

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Santa Barbara High School District parcel tax
a Measure B: Santa Barbara Elementary School District parcel tax
a Measure C: Buellton Term Limits
a Measure D: Buellton Hotel Tax
a Measure E: Carpinteria Hotel Tax
a Measure F: Montecito Fire Protection District Increase in Number of Director Seats
a Measure G: Goleta Voter Approval Required for Agricultural Land Decisions
a Measure H: Goleta Hotel Tax
d Measure I: Guadalupe (City of) Library Parcel Tax
d Measure J: City of Guadalupe Name Change to "Guadalupe Beach"
d Measure K: College School District bond proposition
d Measure L: Santa Ynez Valley Union High School bond proposition
a Measure Z: Solvang Hotel Tax

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure U: City of Santa Maria Sales Tax
a Measure V: Buellton Union School District bond proposition
d Measure W: Santa Barbara Unified School District parcel tax (junior high and high schools)
d Measure X: Santa Barbara Unified School District parcel tax (elementary schools)
d Measure Y: City of Santa Barbara Bridge at Veronica Meadows

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

d Measure O: Guadalupe Appointed City Clerk and Treasurer
d Measure P: Guadalupe Utility Users Tax Increase
a Measure Q: Santa Barbara High School District bond proposition
a Measure R: Santa Barbara Elementary School District bond proposition
d Measure S: Santa Barbara County Sales Tax for a North County Jail
d Measure T: Santa Barbara Storefront Marijuana Dispensaries

July 13

See also: July 13, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure M: Montecito Fire Protection District Gann Override

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

d Measure J: Carpinteria Oil Drilling Initiative
a Measure K: County of Santa Barbara County Hotel Tax
a Measure L: Hope School District bond proposition

2009

November 3

The "No on Measure B" campaign prevailed on November 3, 2009

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure B: City of Santa Barbara Building Heights Initiative
a Measure C: City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Commission
a Measure D: City of Santa Barbara Board of Harbor Commissioners
a Measure E: City of Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review

May 5

See also: May 5, 2009 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Santa Rita Hills Community Services District Formation

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Santa Barbara Sales Tax
d Measure B: Solvang Hotel Tax
a Measure C: Cold Spring Schools bond proposition
d Measure D: Isla Vista Property Transfer
a Measure E: Buellton Urban Growth Citizen Initiative
d Measure F: Buellton Urban Growth City Council Proposal
a Measure G: Santa Barbara Utility Users Tax
a Measure H: Santa Barbara High School parcel tax
a Measure I: Santa Barbara Elementary School parcel tax

June 3

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure V: Santa Barbara Community College District bond proposition

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure R: Cold Spring School District bond proposition
d Measure S: County of Santa Barbara parcel tax
d Measure T: City of Lompoc Sales Tax

See also

• Local ballot measures, California
• California 2008 local ballot measures

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