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2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

• Arroyo Grande, California, Measure E-24, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for 10 years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for 10 years with revenue dedicated to general public services.

• Atascadero, California, Measure L-24, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to general public services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to general public services.

• Atascadero, California, Measure M-24, City Treasurer Appointment Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing the office of City Treasurer as an appointive position.

A "no" vote opposed establishing the office of City Treasurer as an appointive position.

• Atascadero Unified School District, California, Measure B-24, School Facilities Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Atascadero Unified School District to issue $110,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $46 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Atascadero Unified School District to issue $110,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $46 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Cambria Community Healthcare District, California, Measure C-24, Healthcare Facility Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Cambria Community Healthcare District to issue $5,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund healthcare facility improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $7.90 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Cambria Community Healthcare District to issue $5,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund healthcare facility improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $7.90 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Grover Beach, California, Measure G-24, Decrease Water and Wastewater Rates Initiative (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported reducing water and wastewater rates to the previous rate before the adoption of Resolution No.23-37 on December 11, 2023.

A "no" vote opposed reducing water and wastewater rates to the previous rate before the adoption of Resolution No.23-37 on December 11, 2023.

• Lucia Mar Unified School District, California, Measure H-24, School Infrastructure Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Lucia Mar Unified School District to issue $143,220,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund to school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $20 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Lucia Mar Unified School District to issue $143,220,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school infrastructure improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $20 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Morro Bay, California, Measure A-24, Amend Plan Morro Bay Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Plan Morro Bay to prohibit changes to land use designations of Visitor-Serving Commercial and Commercial/Recreational Fishing.

A "no" vote opposed amending Plan Morro Bay to prohibit changes to land use designations of Visitor-Serving Commercial and Commercial/Recreational Fishing.

• Paso Robles, California, Measure I-24, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to general public services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to general public services.

• Pismo Beach, California, Measure F-24, Public Services Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a sales tax of 1% for 12 years with revenue dedicated to public services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a sales tax of 1% for 12 years with revenue dedicated to public services.

• 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.

• Templeton Unified School District, California, Measure D-24, School Facilities Improvement Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing Templeton Unified School District to issue $52,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facility improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing Templeton Unified School District to issue $52,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facility improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

2022

November 8

See also: November 8, 2022 California ballot measures

• Arroyo Grande, California, Measure D-22, 1% Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported adopting a 1% sales tax for general city purposes.

A "no" vote opposed adopting a 1% sales tax for general city purposes.

• Cambria Community Healthcare District, California, Measure G-22, Ambulance Station and Healthcare Facility Improvement Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported issuing $8.5 million in bonds, levying $0.01 per $100 in assessed value, the improve the ambulance station and healthcare facility.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $8.5 million in bonds, levying $0.01 per $100 in assessed value, the improve the ambulance station and healthcare facility.

• Morro Bay, California, Measure B-22, Harbor Infrastructure Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported issuing an annual $120 special parcel tax to fund Morro City harbor infrastructure.

A "no" vote opposed issuing an annual $120 special parcel tax to fund Morro City harbor infrastructure.

• Paso Robles, California, Measure E-22, City Treasurer Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing that the Office of City Treasurer be appointive.

A "no" vote opposed establishing that the Office of City Treasurer be appointive.

• Paso Robles, California, Measure F-22, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the hotel tax from 10% to 11%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the hotel tax from 10% to 11%.

• San Luis Coastal Unified School District, California, Measure C-22, School Upgrade and Repair Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $349 million in bonds, levying 4.9 cents per $100 in assessed value, for school and classroom repairs, renovations, and security/safety improvements.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $349 million in bonds, levying 4.9 cents per $100 in assessed value, for school and classroom repairs, renovations, and security/safety improvements.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Atascadero, California, Measure D-20, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an increase in the local hotel tax from 7.75% to 8.75% to fund emergency services, infrastructure, and recreational and community services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a 1% increase in the local hotel tax, thereby maintaining the existing rate of 7.75%.

• Atascadero Unified School District, California, Measure C-20, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Atascadero Unified School District to issue up to $40 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund expansion of facilities for engineering, technology, construction, agriculture, and robotics, improvements to security, safety and emergency preparedness, and construction of additional facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $43 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Atascadero Unified School District to issue up to $40 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund expansion of facilities for engineering, technology, construction, agriculture, and robotics, improvements to security, safety and emergency preparedness, and construction of additional facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $43 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Grover Beach, California, Measure F-20, Additional Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%, which increased the combined local sales tax rate to 1.5% and the total sales tax rate to 8.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 1% local sales tax, thereby maintaining the existing total tax rate of 7.75%.

• Morro Bay, California, Measure E-20, Additional Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional local sales tax of 1% bringing the combined local sales tax rate to 1.5% and the total sales tax rate in Morro Bay to 8.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional local sales tax of 1%, thereby maintaining the local sales tax rate of 0.5% and the total sales tax rate in Morro Bay at 7.75%.

• Paso Robles, California, Measure J-20, Sales Tax Increase (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1%, which increased the combined local sales tax rate to 1.5% and the total sales tax rate to 8.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 1% local sales tax, thereby maintaining the existing total tax rate of 7.75%.

• Pismo Beach, California, Measure B-20, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an increase in the local hotel tax from 10% to 11% to fund emergency services, local water and beaches, and senior services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a 1% increase in the local hotel tax, thereby maintaining the existing rate of 10%.

• San Luis Obispo, California, Measure G-20, Sales Tax Increase (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% and renewing the existing 0.5% local sales tax, which increased the combined local sales tax rate to 1.5% and the total sales tax rate to 8.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 1% local sales tax and maintaining the existing 0.5% local sales tax rate, thereby allowing the existing 0.5% rate to expire in 2023.

• Shandon Joint Unified School District, California, Measure H, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Shandon Joint Unified School District to issue up to $4 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund septic system repairs, improvements to student safety and technology, and additional classrooms and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $40 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposes authorizing the Shandon Joint Unified School District to issue up to $4 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund septic system repairs, improvements to student safety and technology, and additional classrooms and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $40 per $100,000 in assessed value.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Oceano Community Services District, California, Measure A-20, Parcel Tax (March 2020) d

2019

August 27

See also: August 27, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure A-19: Templeton Community Services District Parcel Tax a

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure C-18: Cambria Community Healthcare District d
• Measure G-18: San Luis Obispo County Petroleum Extraction and Well Stimulation Regulation Initiative d
• Measure Y2018: Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Bond Issue d
• Measure D-18: Morro Bay Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure E-18: Atascadero Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure F-18: San Luis Obispo Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure H-18: Paso Robles Appointed City Clerk Question a
• Measure I-18: Paso Robles Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure J-18: Atascadero Mayor Term Limits Question d
• Measure K-18: Paso Robles Sales Tax d
• Measure L-18: Grover Beach Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure M-18: Grover Beach Business Tax Certificate Rate Increase a
• Measure N-18: Paso Robles Sales Tax for Streets and Sidewalks Advisory Question a

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure A-18: Cambria Community Services District Parcel Tax d
• Measure B-18: San Luis Obispo County Marijuana Business Tax a

2017

August 22

See also: August 22, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure B-17: San Luis Obispo Non-Discrimination in Housing d

April 11

See also: April 11, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Shandon-San Juan Water District Measure A-17: District Formation Question a

February 28

See also: February 28, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure A2017: Cuyama Basin Water District Formation a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure K: Shandon Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure D: San Miguel Joint Union School District Bond Issue a
• Measure H2016: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure I: Lucia Mar Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure J: San Luis Obispo County Transportation Sales Tax d
• Measure M: Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: Arroyo Grande Authority to Purchase Water from the State Water Project a
• Measure F: Atascadero Appointed City Clerk a
• Measure G: Atascadero Appointed City Treasurer d
• Measure L: Grover Beach Marijuana Tax a

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure C-16: Cayucos Fire Protection District Parcel Tax d

March 8

See also: March 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B-16: Paso Robles Basin Water District Formation d
• Measure A-16: Paso Robles Basin Water District Parcel Tax d

2015

May 5

See also: May 5, 2015 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: San Luis Obispo County Service Area No. 21 - Leonard Place Road Improvement Zone - Parcel Tax

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure L: San Luis Obispo County Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of Monterey County)
a Measure D: San Luis Coastal Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure B: Atascadero Unified School District Bond Re-authorization
a Measure T: Santa Maria Bonita School District bond proposition (also in parts of Santa Barbara County)
d Measure C: City of Arroyo Grande Home Rule Charter Adoption
a Measure J: City of Morro Bay Mayor and City Council Member Election Date
a Measure E: City of Atascadero Sales Tax Increase Revenue Spending Advisory Question
a Measure F: City of Atascadero Sales Tax
a Measure H: City of Pismo Area R Development Standards General Plan Amendment
a Measure I: City of Pismo Beach Sales Tax
a Measure K: City of Grover Beach Bond Issue
a Measure G: City of San Luis Obispo Sales Tax

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: Oceano Community Services District Rules Governing the Sale of Water
a Measure C: Cayucos Fire Protection District parcel tax
a Measure D: City of San Luis Obispo Utility Users Tax
a Measure E: Paso Robles Sales Tax Increase
a Measure F: Paso Robles Use of Sales Tax Revenues for Road Repairs
a Measure H: Templeton Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure I: Proposed City Charter for the City of Grover Beach

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures

d Measure A: City of Arroyo Grande bond proposition

2011

November 15

See also: November 15, 2011 ballot measures

a Measure C: City of San Luis Obispo Annexation of the Orcutt Area

August 30

See also: August 30, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: San Luis Obispo City Charter Language about Retirement Benefits
a Measure B: City of San Luis Obispo Repeal of Binding Arbitration

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

d Measure B: City of Morro Bay Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
a Measure C: City of Arroyo Grande Appointed City Clerk
a Measure D: City of Arroyo Grande Appointed City Treasurer
a Measure E: City of Atascadero Election of Mayor and Council
a Measure F: City of Atascadero Length of Mayoral Term (2 years)
d Measure G: City of Atascadero Length of Mayoral Term (4 years)
d Measure H: City of San Luis Obispo Prado Road Initiative
a Measure I: Atascadero Unified School District bond proposition

September 21

See also: September 21, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure J: Bradford Road Improvement District parcel tax

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

d Measure A-10: City of Arroyo Grande Police Station bond proposition

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: City of Paso Robles Water Use Fees Referendum

June 23

See also: June 23, 2009 ballot measures in California

d San Luis Obispo Mosquito Abatement Tax

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure D: City of Atascadero Size Limits on Commercial Establishments
a Measure E: City of San Luis Obispo charter amendments

June 3

See also June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure C: City of Pismo Beach Sales Tax Increase

2006

November 7

See also: November 7, 2006 ballot measures in California

a Measure J: County of San Luis Obispo Dalidio Ranch Initiative

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

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