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2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

• Arcohe Union School District, California, Measure M, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Arcohe Union School District to issue $5,800,000 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 Arcohe Union School District to issue $5,800,000 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.

• Elk Grove Unified School District, California, Measure N, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Elk Grove Unified School District to issue $542,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $34 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Elk Grove Unified School District to issue $542,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $34 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Elverta Joint Elementary School District, California, Measure J, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Folsom, California, Measure G, Sales Tax Enactment Measure (November 2024):  ✖

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

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

• Folsom Cordova Unified School District, California, Measure R, Elementary School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to issue $144,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to issue $144,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Folsom Cordova Unified School District, California, Measure S, Middle and High School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to issue $144,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Folsom Cordova Unified School District to issue $144,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District, California, Measure Q, Parks and Recreation Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District to issue $24,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18.40 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District to issue $24,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18.40 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, California, Measure H, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District to issue $27,000,000 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 Galt Joint Union Elementary School District to issue $27,000,000 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.

• Orangevale Recreation & Park District, California, Measure L, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Orangevale Recreation & Park District to issue $24,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $15.96 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Orangevale Recreation & Park District to issue $24,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $15.96 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Sacramento, California, Measure E, Library Combined Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $54.50 per single-family residential unit and other specified rates for other types of properties for library services.

A “no” vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $54.50 per single-family residential unit and other specified rates for other types of properties for library services.

• Sacramento City Unified School District, California, Measure D, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Sacramento City Unified School District to issue $543 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Sacramento City Unified School District to issue $543 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $35 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, California, Measure O, Fire Services Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $415 million in bonds and enacting a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $415 million in bonds and enacting a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

• San Juan Unified School District, California, Measure P, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the San Juan Unified School District to issue $950,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the San Juan Unified School District to issue $950,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

March 5

• Sacramento, California, Measure C, Business Operation Taxes Measure (March 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported increasing the business operation tax for businesses operating in or doing business with the city of Sacramento and increase the maximum annual tax liability for businesses from $5,000 to $125,000 by 2028, with the exception of cannabis businesses, which are exempt.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the business operation tax for businesses operating in or doing business with the city of Sacramento.

2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Carmichael Recreation and Park District, California, Measure G, Recreation and Parks Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Carmichael Recreation and Park District to issue $31,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $19 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Carmichael Recreation and Park District to issue $31,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund parks and recreation and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $19 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Elk Grove, California, General Sales Tax Measure, Measure E (November 2022):  ✔

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

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

• Elverta Joint Elementary School District, California, Measure P, Elementary School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,000,000 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 Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,000,000 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.

• Galt, California, Measure Q, General Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

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

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

• Rancho Murieta Community Services District, California, Measure R, Supplemental Security Parcel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $316 per parcel for supplemental security.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $316 per parcel for supplemental security.

• Sacramento, California, Measure L, Funds for Youth Development Programs Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the Sacramento city charter to allocate 40% of funds generated from marijuana business operations tax towards youth development programs.

A “no” vote opposed amending the Sacramento city charter to allocate 40% of funds generated from marijuana business operations tax towards youth development programs.

• Sacramento, California, Measure M, Use of Redistricting Maps Charter Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the Sacramento city charter to establish that new redistricting maps shall take effect at the next-upcoming regular councilmember election.

A “no” vote opposed amending the Sacramento city charter to establish that new redistricting maps shall take effect at the next-upcoming regular councilmember election.

• Sacramento, California, Measure N, Hotel Tax Usage for Tourism Projects Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported allowing funds from the city's hotel tax to be used for tourism-related economic development projects.

A “no” vote opposed allowing funds from the city's hotel tax to be used for tourism-related economic development projects.

• Sacramento, California, Measure O, Homeless Persons Shelter and Encampment Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring the city of Sacramento to provide shelter beds based on 60% of its homeless population and making it a criminal offense to camp in public and certain private areas if the person refuses the emergency shelter.

A "no" vote opposed requiring the city of Sacramento to provide shelter beds based on 60% of its homeless population and making it a criminal offense to camp in public and certain private areas if the person refuses the emergency shelter.

• Sacramento County, California, Measure A, Roads and Air Quality Sales Tax Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported approving the Sacramento County Transportation, Maintenance, Safety and Congestion Relief Act of 2022 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax Initiative, including a 0.5% sales tax, to improve roads and air quality.

A “no” vote opposed approving the Sacramento County Transportation, Maintenance, Safety and Congestion Relief Act of 2022 - Retail Transactions and Use Tax Initiative, including a 0.5% sales tax, to improve roads and air quality.

• Sacramento County, California, Measure B, Marijuana Tax for Homeless Services Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported establishing special taxes on gross receipts from marijuana and hemp businesses to fund homeless services.

A “no” vote opposed establishing special taxes on gross receipts from marijuana and hemp businesses to fund homeless services.

• Sacramento County, California, Measure D, Low-Income Housing Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported allowing the county of Sacramento and cities within the county to develop housing for low-income people and families equal to 1% of current housing units in the county.

A “no” vote opposed allowing the county of Sacramento and cities within the county to develop housing for low-income people and families equal to 1% of current housing units in the county.

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, California, Measure J, Middle and High School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $23 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $23 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, California, Measure K, Elementary School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $150,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $37 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $150,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $37 per $100,000 in assessed value.

June 7

• River Delta Fire District, California, Measure H, Fire Protection and Emergency Services Parcel Tax (June 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $90 per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $130,000 per year for fire protection and emergency services.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $90 per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $130,000 per year for fire protection and emergency services.

• Sacramento, California, Measure C, Vehicle Abatement Program Fee Renewal (June 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported extending for 10 years the $1 annual fee per registered vehicle for the Sacramento County Vehicle Abatement Program that removes and disposes of abandoned and wrecked vehicles.

A "no" vote opposed extending for 10 years the $1 annual fee per registered vehicle for the Sacramento County Vehicle Abatement Program that removes and disposes of abandoned and wrecked vehicles.

2021

See also: California 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Isleton, California, Measure B, Fire Services Sales Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 5 years with revenue dedicated to fire protection service to provide $83,726.06 and $106,858.02 of revenue annually.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 5 years with revenue dedicated to fire protection service.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Citrus Heights, California, Measure M, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Citrus Heights from 7.75% to 8.75% and generating an estimated $12 million per year for the city's general fund.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in Citrus Heights at 7.75%.

• Isleton, California, Measure L, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for five years thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Isleton from 8.75% to 9.25% and generating an estimated $83,726.06-$106,858.02 per year for the city's general fund.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for five years, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in Isleton at 8.75%.

• Rancho Cordova, California, Measure R, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $8 million per year for the city's general fund, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Rancho Cordova from 8.25% to 8.75%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for the city's general fund, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in Rancho Cordova at 8.25%.

• River Delta Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $45.7 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $45.7 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• River Delta Unified School District, California, Measure K, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the River Delta Unified School District to issue up to $14.6 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades to schools, safety, technology, roofs, fire safety and drinking water, removal of asbestos and mold, and construction of educational facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the city council to pass an ordinance to allow 16-year-olds to vote for the office of the school board director.

• Sacramento, California, Measure A, Charter Revision Measure (November 2020):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported approving a revised city charter to make the following changes, among others: change the form of city government from a council-manager form to a mayor-council form, making the mayor the city's chief executive officer instead of the city manager; changes budget provisions, including making the mayor responsible for proposing the budget, requiring two public hearings before passing a budget instead of one, and requiring “inclusive economic development and youth services” funding in the budget; require certain social and economic impact reports, adopt a code of ethics and conduct for city officials, and enact transparency responsiveness provisions; and create an ethics commission and a fair housing and human rights commission.

A "no" vote opposed approving a revised city charter thereby leaving the existing charter in place, including the city's council-manager form of government.

• Sacramento, California, Measure B, Redistricting Deadline Exception Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to create a one-time exception for the redistricting deadline after the 2020 census to account for COVID-19 census delays by allowing the city's redistricting commission until 130 days before the 2022 primary election to complete redistricting and create a map to be used at the 2022 primary election.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to create a one-time exception for the redistricting deadline after the 2020 census to account for COVID-19 census delays, thereby keeping in place the existing deadline of six months after receiving census data and the existing requirement that a district map must be completed at least six months prior to an election to be used for that election.

• Sacramento, California, Measure C, Rental Housing Board Creation and Rent Regulations Initiative (November 2020):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to do the following: create a nine-member rental housing board, with eight members elected by voters in each city council district and one member appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the elected members; regulate rent and limit rent increases according to the consumer price index but set between 2% and 5% annually; sets specific conditions required for a landlord to evict a tenant; and imposes an annual fee on landlords at an amount determined by the board in order to fund the operation of the board.

A "no" vote opposed this measure amending the city charter to do the following: create a nine-member rental housing board, with eight members elected by voters in each city council district and one member appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the elected members; regulate rent and limit rent increases according to the consumer price index but set between 2% and 5% annually; sets specific conditions required for a landlord to evict a tenant; and imposes an annual fee on landlords at an amount determined by the board in order to fund the operation of the board.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Sacramento City Unified School District, California, Measure H, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
• Sacramento, California, Measure G, City Charter Amendment for Children's Fund (March 2020) d
• Isleton, California, Measure D, Sales Tax for Emergency Services (March 2020) d
• Los Rios Community College District, California, Measure E, Bond Issue (March 2020) d

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure C: Folsom City Council Member Term Limit Amendment a
• Measure D: Folsom Individual Campaign Contribution Limit Increase d
• Measure E: Folsom General Purpose Sales Tax d
• Measure G: Galt City Clerk Appointive Question d
• Measure H: Robla School District Classroom and Facility Bonds a
• Measure J: Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District Bond Issue a
• Measure K: Sacramento Charter and City Code Amendments a
• Measure L: Natomas Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure U: Sacramento Sales Tax a

2017

August 29

See also: August 29, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure S: River Delta Fire Protection District Parcel Tax a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Sacramento County Transportation Sales Tax d
• Measure C: Isleton City Services Transactions and Use Tax a
• Measure D: Roseville Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: Galt Joint Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure G: Sacramento City Unified School District Parcel Tax d
• Measure J: Cordova Recreation and Park Community Facilities District Recreation and Parks Parcel Tax a
• Measure K: Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure L: City of Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission a
• Measure M: Elk Grove Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure P: San Juan Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure Q: Arden Manor Recreation and Park District Parcel Tax d

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Isleton Sales Tax a
• Measure X: Sacramento Library Parcel Tax a
• Measure Y: Sacramento Marijuana Cultivation Tax d
• Measure Z: Sacramento Council Member Term Commencement Amendment a

2015

August 25

See also: August 25, 2015 ballot measures in California

d Measure C: Arden Manor Recreation and Park District Parcel Tax

June 2

See also: June 2, 2015 ballot measures in California

d Measure B: Sacramento Streetcar Community Facilities District No. 2015-01 Bond Issue, Parcel Tax and Gann Limit

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

d Measure C: City of Galt Appointed Clerk
d Measure D: City of Isleton Special Public Safety and Parks Sales Tax
a Measure E: City of Isleton Business Tax
a Measure G: Folsom Cordova Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure H: City of Rancho Cordova General Sales Tax
a Measure J: Natomas Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure K: Robla School District Bond Issue
d Measure L: City of Sacramento "Strong Mayor" Mayor-Council Form of Government Charter Amendment

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

City of Sacramento Voter approval for Public Funding of Professional Sports Arena Act, STOP Initiative (June 2014)
a Measure B: City of Sacramento Library Parcel Tax

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

d Measure K: Citrus Heights Utility Users Tax
a Measure L: Rancho Cordova Tax on Gross Receipts of Card Rooms
d Measure M: Sacramento (City of) Elected Charter Revision Committee
a Measure N: San Juan Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure P: Folsom Cordova Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure Q: Sacramento City Unified School District
a Measure R: Sacramento City Unified School District
a Measure T: Sacramento (City of) Mandates on Garden and Yard Refuse Disposal
a Measure U: Sacramento (City of) Sales Tax Increase

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures

a Measure G: Twin Rivers Unified School District Method of Electing School Board Trustees (also on ballot in Placer County)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

d Measure B: City of Sacramento Rollback of Sewer and Water Rate
a Measure C: City of Sacramento Marijuana Tax
d Measure D: Incorporation of the City of Arden Arcade
a Measure E: City of Rancho Cordova Utility Users Tax
a Measure H: City of Rancho Cordova Marijuana Tax
a Measure J: City of Elk Grove Utility Users Tax
a Measure K: City of Elk Grove Direct Popular Election of Mayor
a Measure L: City of Elk Grove Length of Mayoral Term (two years)
d Measure M: City of Elk Grove Length of Mayoral Term (four years)
d Measure N: City of Elk Grove Advisory Vote on Number of Members of the City Council
a Measure O: City of Rancho Cordova Tax on Marijuana Businesses

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Arcohe Union School District bond proposition
Sacramento Strong Mayor Initiative, June 2010

2009

May 19

See also: May 19, 2009 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Sacramento County Binding Arbitration for Police
d Measure B: City of Rancho Cordova Utility Users Tax

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure M: Los Rios Community College bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of El Dorado, Placer, Solano and Yolo)
a Measure N: Center Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Placer County)
a Measure O: City of Sacramento Utility Users Tax
a Measure R: City of Galt Sales Tax Increase
d Measure S: Cosumnes Community Services District Board Member Divisions

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Dry Creek Joint School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Placer County)

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

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