Loomis, California, Sales Tax, Measure F (November 2016)
| Measure F: Loomis Sales Tax |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| November 8, 2016 |
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| Local sales tax Expires in: 10 years |
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| Local sales tax on the ballot November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California Placer County, California ballot measures City tax on the ballot |
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| Loomis, California |
A sales tax was on the ballot for Loomis voters in Placer County, California, on November 8, 2016. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of enacting an additional 0.25 percent sales tax for 10 years to fund general city services. |
| A no vote was a vote against enacting an additional 0.25 percent sales tax for 10 years to fund general city services. |
Election results
| Measure F | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| 2,103 | 59.59% | |||
| No | 1,426 | 40.41% | ||
- Election results from Placer County Elections Division
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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To support the continued operation of the Loomis library, and for other general fund purposes, shall a quarter percent transactions and use tax ("sales tax") raising approximately $250,000 annually be adopted for a period of ten years, subject to annual audits? [2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the Loomis Town Attorney:
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The Town Council of the Town of Loomis has placed Measure F on the November 8, 2016 ballot. Measure F would, if approved by voters, raise revenue for general governmental purposes in the Town of Loomis by establishing a 0.25 percent (i.e., 1/4 cent) transactions and use (sales) tax. A transactions and use tax is administered by the State Board of Equalization. A transactions and use tax is allocated to the community where any goods are delivered or placed into use. The transactions and use tax that would be established by Measure F is considered to be a “general tax.” As a “general tax,” the revenue generated by Measure F will be deposited in the Town's general fund. Because this transactions and use tax will be a “general tax,” the Town of Loomis will be able to use tax proceeds for any legal governmental purpose. The Town's expenditure of these funds would be subject to annual audit. Also, because Measure F is a “general tax,” it will be approved if a simple majority (over 50%) of voters vote in favor of it. If approved, Measure F would become operative on April 1, 2017, and would remain in effect for a period of 10 years. A “YES” vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the transactions and use tax. A “NO” vote is a vote against the tax. [2] |
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| —Loomis Town Attorney[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
The following individuals signed the official argument in favor of the measure:[3]
- Brian Baker, Mayor, Loomis
- Rhonda A. Morillas, Council Member
- Bonnie London, President, Friends of Loomis Library
- Robert Ferreira, President, Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce
- Ann R. Baker, Loomis Union School District Trustee
Arguments in favor
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in favor of the measure:[3]
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Although the County closed the Loomis Branch Library in July, the Town prepared for re-opening it as a town library. The Town Council voted 5-0 to lease the building, establish a municipal (town) library, and put this tax measure on the ballot to support it. Town funds do not cover this additional expense. By collecting 25 cents per hundred dollars of taxable sales, this measure would bring in up to $250,000 annually, enough to support the library and community learning center with paid staff, a growing collection, increased open hours, and robust community programs. The nonprofit Friends of the Library would manage the Library for the Town, with regular audits and accountability by the Library Board. The Library is open this fall on a temporary volunteer basis with limited hours and services, but must move to sustainable funding to meet community needs. This measure is essential to that goal, and the cost is small compared to that of losing our library and the community services provided. Measure F is for a "general" tax, requiring a simple 50% plus one majority vote. A "special" tax for the library alone would require a 2/3 majority vote. This is a small town where the Council is accountable to the citizens, and the accompanying advisory Measure G provides additional public support for using this money predominantly for the library, to see that its needs are met. A professional voter survey showed very positive community support for this measure. Measure F is crucial to the future of the Loomis Library center. If it doesn't pass, Loomis won't have a Town library and these vital community facilities. By the "Measures F & G for Your Loomis Library" Campaign Committee, www.FundYourLoomisLibrary.com[2] |
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Opposition
Opponents
The following individuals signed the official argument against the measure:[3]
- Thomas N. Hudson, Executive Director, California Taxpayer Protection Committee
- Debra Jackson, Chairman, Placer County Tea Party
- Ed Rowen, President, Placer County Republican Assembly
- Jean Pagnone, Treasurer, Placer County Taxpayers Association
Arguments against
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in opposition to the measure:[3]
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This is an unnecessary TAX INCREASE that will damage the business climate in Loomis and chase retail sales out of town. Sales taxes are inherently regressive and this tax increase will hurt Loomis residents who can least afford it. Paradoxically, this tax increase might actually cause a decline in revenue to Loomis, especially in combination with the other tax increases on the ballot this year. Increasing tax rates will cause some customers and retail businesses to take their business elsewhere, particularly for high-dollar items that generate substantial sales tax revenues. Even if this tax increase only encourages a small number of people to conduct business outside Loomis, it could have a negative impact on our local economy and reduce tax revenues, forcing businesses to close and jobs to disappear. We should learn from the urban blight that exists in so many of California's high-tax cities where businesses are fleeing. There is no reason for us to take the first step down that miserable road to ruin! The proponents want you to believe that this tax increase is all about the Loomis Library, but this ballot measure was cynically designed to allow the new tax revenues to be spent on anything else a future town council might want. Don't fall for another bait-and-switch tax increase! Taxes are already high enough in Loomis and our town is enjoying record-breaking tax revenues overall, as assessed property values continue to soar to new heights. When will the politicians admit that we have given them enough of our hard-earned money? Send a message by voting NO on this tax increase. Send the politicians back to the drawing board to figure out how to live within their means. Please vote NO on Measure F.[2] |
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Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Loomis, California.
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Placer County Elections, "Measures for the November 8th 2016 Presidential General Election for Placer County," accessed October 22, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Placer County Elections, "Measure F," accessed October 22, 2016
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