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2024
- See also: California 2024 local ballot measures
November 5
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $44 million in bonds for the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to renovate and modernize classrooms, expand workshops, replace roofs, and upgrade fire alarms and communication systems, requiring an average levy below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $44 million in bonds for the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to renovate and modernize classrooms, expand workshops, replace roofs, and upgrade fire alarms and communication systems, requiring an average levy below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $5,600,000 in bonds to repair leaky roofs, make safety and security improvements, and modernize classrooms, requiring a levy of $29.79 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $5,600,000 in bonds to repair leaky roofs, make safety and security improvements, and modernize classrooms, requiring a levy of $29.79 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
• Del Rey Oaks, California, Measure R, Hotel Guest Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supports increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax up to 4%, taxing rent charged to “hotel” guests, to protect city services such as police and fire departments, parks, bicycle safety, and roadways. |
A "no" vote opposes increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax up to 4%, taxing rent charged to “hotel” guests, to protect city services such as police and fire departments, parks, bicycle safety, and roadways. |
• Gonzales, California, Measure S, Infrastructure Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supports authorizing a new sales tax, increasing the total tax rate from 1.0% to 1.5%, for general government purposes such as maintenance of infrastructure and improvements. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing a new sales tax, increasing the total tax rate from 1.0% to 1.5%, for general government purposes such as maintenance of infrastructure and improvements. |
• King, California, Measure T, Increase in Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supports authorizing an increase in the local sales tax rate from one percent to one and one-half percent for general government uses. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing an increase in the local sales tax rate from one percent to one and one-half percent for general government uses. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $19.8 million in bonds to renovate classrooms and make repairs, requiring average levies below $26 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $19.8 million in bonds to renovate classrooms and make repairs, requiring average levies below $26 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $21.6 million in bonds to improve school safety, accessibility, and classroom technology, requiring average levies below $29 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $21.6 million in bonds to improve school safety, accessibility, and classroom technology, requiring average levies below $29 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
• Marina, California, Measure U, Fire and Emergency Services Bond Measure (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $50,000,000 in bonds to maintain 911, fire, and emergency response times and services, requiring a levy of $54.74 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $50,000,000 in bonds to maintain 911, fire, and emergency response times and services, requiring a levy of $54.74 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supports authorizing $1.5 million in bonds for the district to construct and repair classrooms and facilities and improve safety, requiring a levy of 3 cents per $100 assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing $1.5 million in bonds for the district to construct and repair classrooms and facilities and improve safety, requiring a levy of 3 cents per $100 assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported increasing the transaction and use tax by 1% in unincorporated areas to fund services such as street maintenance, public safety, homelessness programs, parks, water infrastructure, and healthcare. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the transaction and use tax by 1% in unincorporated areas to fund services such as street maintenance, public safety, homelessness programs, parks, water infrastructure, and healthcare. |
• Monterey, California, Measure V, Charter Language and Procedure Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the charter to remove obsolete provisions, resolve contradictions, update ordinance adoption procedures, and clarify that the Library Board appoints or removes the Library Director. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the charter to remove obsolete provisions, resolve contradictions, update ordinance adoption procedures, and clarify that the Library Board appoints or removes the Library Director. |
• Monterey, California, Measure W, Mayoral Candidate Term Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the charter to specify that a term of a Councilmember running for mayor ends upon the appointment of their successor or 40 days after the election, whichever comes first, and to eliminate the additional five days for the candidate filing period. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the charter to specify that a term of a Councilmember running for mayor ends upon the appointment of their successor or 40 days after the election, whichever comes first, and to eliminate the additional five days for the candidate filing period. |
• Monterey, California, Measure X, Elective Office Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the charter to establish a 12-year limit on holding elective office, whether as Mayor, City Councilmember, or a combination of both. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the charter to establish a 12-year limit on holding elective office, whether as Mayor, City Councilmember, or a combination of both. |
• Monterey, California, Measure Y, Leases of City Property Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the charter to allow the city to lease city property to nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or educational institutions. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the charter to allow the city to lease city property to nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or educational institutions. |
A "yes" vote supported repealing the commercial cannabis tax authorized in 2018, which funds fire prevention services and fire responses, hazardous materials incidents, and emergencies related to the cannabis industry. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing the commercial cannabis tax authorized in 2018, which funds fire prevention services and fire responses, hazardous materials incidents, and emergencies related to the cannabis industry. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $340 million in bonds for the district to upgrade and repair schools, improve safety, create teacher-staff housing, and update infrastructure, requiring a levy of 5¢ per $100 of assessed value, generating $19.3 million annually while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, audits, and no funds for administrators. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $340 million in bonds for the district to upgrade and repair schools, improve safety, create teacher-staff housing, and update infrastructure, requiring a levy of 5¢ per $100 of assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $82 per parcel to fund park maintenance and enhance recreational programs. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $82 per parcel to fund park maintenance and enhance recreational programs. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure Q, Definition of Timeshare Projects Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending Chapter 23.45 of the municipal code to define timeshare projects, associate the definition with the City's existing prohibition on timeshare projects, and prohibit the advertising and sale of any prohibited timeshare projects. |
A "no" vote opposed amending Chapter 23.45 of the municipal code to define timeshare projects, associate the definition with the City's existing prohibition on timeshare projects, and prohibit the advertising and sale of any prohibited timeshare projects. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure Z, City Council Size Amendment (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported amending the charter to decrease the city council from six councilmembers and a mayor to four councilmembers and a mayor. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the charter to decrease the city council from six councilmembers and a mayor to four councilmembers and a mayor. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $78 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, replace electrical wiring, and expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics facilities, with no projected increase to current tax rates, requiring an average levy below $32 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $78 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, replace electrical wiring, and expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics facilities, with no projected increase to current tax rates, requiring an average levy below $32 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $315 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, expand career and technical education programs, and replace outdated plumbing and electrical systems, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $315 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, expand career and technical education programs, and replace outdated plumbing and electrical systems, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $115 million in bonds for the district to repair classrooms, upgrade science labs and safety systems, remove hazardous materials, and improve facilities, requiring a levy of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $115 million in bonds for the district to repair classrooms, upgrade science labs and safety systems, remove hazardous materials, and improve facilities, requiring a levy of $19 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
• Seaside, California, Measure BB, Four-Year Mayoral Terms Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported establishing a four-year term for the office of Mayor. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a four-year term for the office of Mayor. |
• Seaside, California, Measure CC, Fireworks Prohibition Measure (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported replacing Chapter 8.32 of the municipal code to prohibit the sale, purchase, possession, storage, and use of all fireworks. |
A "no" vote opposed replacing Chapter 8.32 of the municipal code to prohibit the sale, purchase, possession, storage, and use of all fireworks. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $42 million in bonds for Soledad Unified School District to renovate and repair schools, ensure ADA compliance, and construct a new track and field at Soledad High School, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $42 million in bonds for Soledad Unified School District to renovate and repair schools, ensure ADA compliance, and construct a new track and field at Soledad High School, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $35 million in bonds for the district to upgrade academic and vocational classrooms, replace outdated science and technology labs, remove hazardous materials, and construct facilities, requiring a levy of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $35 million in bonds for the district to upgrade academic and vocational classrooms, replace outdated science and technology labs, remove hazardous materials, and construct facilities, requiring a levy of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $35 million in bonds for the district to upgrade safety systems, repair classrooms, replace portables and electrical wiring, retrofit buildings for earthquakes, and construct or repair facilities, requiring a levy of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $35 million in bonds for the district to upgrade safety systems, repair classrooms, replace portables and electrical wiring, retrofit buildings for earthquakes, and construct or repair facilities, requiring a levy of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $27 million in bonds to upgrade by repairing roofs and plumbing, removing asbestos, and providing safe drinking water, requiring a levy of 3¢ per $100 assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $27 million in bonds to upgrade by repairing roofs and plumbing, removing asbestos, and providing safe drinking water, requiring a levy of 3¢ per $100 assessed valuation. |
A "yes" vote supports authorizing $18,200,000 in bonds to modernize classrooms and school facilities, requiring a levy of $19 per $100,000 assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing $18,200,000 in bonds to modernize classrooms and school facilities, requiring a levy of $19 per $100,000 assessed value. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the West Hill Community College District to issue $19 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $24 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the West Hill Community College District to issue $19 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $24 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing $19 million in bonds to improve Coalinga College by expanding career training facilities and renovating classrooms and dorms, requiring levies below $24 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing $19 million in bonds to improve Coalinga College by expanding career training facilities and renovating classrooms and dorms, requiring levies below $24 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. |
March 5
• Chualar Union School District, California, Measure O, Bond Measure (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Chualar Union School District to issue $5,600,000 in bonds to fund school infrastructure, security, and classroom technology and levy a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Chualar Union School District to issue $5,600,000 in bonds to fund school infrastructure, security, and classroom technology and levy a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value. |
• Pajaro Valley Health Care District, California, Measure N, Bond Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pajaro Valley Health Care District to issue $116,000,000 in bonds to fund Watsonville Community Hospital upgrades, renovations, and expansions and levy a property tax of $24 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pajaro Valley Health Care District to issue $116,000,000 in bonds to fund Watsonville Community Hospital upgrades, renovations, and expansions and levy a property tax of $24 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding. |
• Soledad, California, Measure P, City Council District Elections Referendum (March 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed replacing the city's at-large city council and mayoral elections with by-district elections. |
2023
- See also: California 2023 local ballot measures
August 29
A "yes" vote supported levying a special parcel tax in Santa Lucia Community Services District, estimated to be $954.67 per estate residential parcel annually, to fund fire and EMS services. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a special parcel tax in Santa Lucia Community Services District, estimated to be $954.67 per estate residential parcel annually, to fund fire and EMS services. |
May 2
A "yes" vote supported issuing $3.6 million in bond at the legal interest rate to improve school facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $3.6 million in bond at the legal interest rate to improve school facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 assessed value. |
2022
- See also: California 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Coalinga Huron Joint Unified School District to issue $39,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of less than $50 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Coalinga Huron Joint Unified School District to issue $39,200,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of less than $50 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “yes” vote supported establishing a Board of Directors, elected by voters, to govern the East Garrison Community Services District. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing a Board of Directors, elected by voters, to govern the East Garrison Community Services District. |
• Gonzales, California, Measure P, Temporary Transactions and Use Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A “yes” vote supported renewing the Temporary Transactions and Use Tax of 1% for 20 years, from 2044 to 2064, with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed renewing the Temporary Transactions and Use Tax of 1% for 20 years, from 2044 to 2064, with revenue dedicated to general services. |
• King City, California, Measure I, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✖
A “yes” vote supported increasing the sales tax rate from 1% to 1.5% for 10 years with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed increasing the sales tax rate from 1% to 1.5% for 10 years with revenue dedicated to general services. |
• Monterey, California, Measure J, Marijuana Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported establishing an 8% gross receipts tax on retail marijuana businesses, a 2% gross receipts tax on testing laboratories, a 6% gross receipts from other marijuana businesses, and an additional tax on highly potent products. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing an 8% gross receipts tax on retail marijuana businesses, a 2% gross receipts tax on testing laboratories, a 6% gross receipts from other marijuana businesses, and an additional tax on highly potent products. |
• Monterey County, California, Measure Q, Childcare Parcel Tax Initiative (November 2022): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $49 per parcel for 10 years for childcare services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $49 per parcel for 10 years for childcare services. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure M, Marijuana Sales Advisory Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported allowing the City Council to amend the Municipal Code to allow one location for the sale of marijuana, located at least 1000 feet from any licensed daycare, preschool, youth center, or school. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the City Council to amend the Municipal Code to allow one location for the sale of marijuana, located at least 1000 feet from any licensed daycare, preschool, youth center, or school. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure N, Marijuana Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a gross receipts tax for marijuana businesses of 6% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a gross receipts tax for marijuana businesses of 6% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure O, City Councilmembers Measure (November 2022): ✖
A “yes” vote supported establishing that two city Councilmembers shall be elected every two years to serve four-year terms and establish that in 2024 two Councilmembers be elected for four-year terms and one Councilmember be elected for a two-year term. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that two city Councilmembers shall be elected every two years to serve four-year terms and establish that in 2024 two Councilmembers be elected for four-year terms and one Councilmember be elected for a two-year term. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Salinas City Elementary School District to issue $74,500,000 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 Salinas City Elementary School District to issue $74,500,000 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 “yes” vote supported authorizing the Salinas City Elementary School District to issue $75,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school modernization and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Salinas City Elementary School District to issue $75,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school modernization and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Sand City, California, Measure L, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported increasing the sales tax rate from 1% to 1.5% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed increasing the sales tax rate from 1% to 1.5% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Santa Rita Union Elementary School District to issue $24,900,000 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 Santa Rita Union Elementary School District to issue $24,900,000 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 “yes” vote supported authorizing the Washington Union School District to issue $13,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Washington Union School District to issue $13,500,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
August 30
A "yes" vote supported increasing the transactions and use tax by 0.5 percentage points for 40 years to provide funding for a community center and, after funding the center, for street maintenance and repair. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the transactions and use tax by 0.5 percentage points for 40 years to provide funding for a community center and, after funding the center, for street maintenance and repair. |
June 7
• Del Rey Oaks, California, Measure B, FORTAG Trail Initiative (June 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supports prohibiting Del Rey Oaks from constructing the tunnel proposed under FORTAG (Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway) and restricting placement of bike and recreation trails to Highway 218, General Jim Moore Boulevard, and South Boundary Road. |
A "no" vote opposes prohibiting Del Rey Oaks from constructing the tunnel proposed under FORTAG (Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway) and restricting placement of bike and recreation trails to Highway 218, General Jim Moore Boulevard, and South Boundary Road. |
• San Lucas Union School District, California, Measure C, School Facilities Bond Issue (June 2022): ✖
A "yes" vote supports authorizing San Lucas Union School District to issue $3,600,000 in bonds and levy a tax of $60 per $100,000 assessed value, estimated to generate $240,000 per year to fund school facilities improvements. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing San Lucas Union School District to issue $3,600,000 in bonds and levy a tax of $60 per $100,000 assessed value, estimated to generate $240,000 per year to fund school facilities improvements. |
April 12
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure A, Sales Tax (April 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $1.1 million per year, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Pacific Grove from 8.75% to 9.25%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $1.1 million per year, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Pacific Grove at 8.75%. |
2020
November 3
• Aromas-San Juan Unified School District, California, Measure O, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to issue up to $30.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety and security, repairs to wiring, plumbing, and roofs, and classroom construction and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50.07 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to issue up to $30.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety and security, repairs to wiring, plumbing, and roofs, and classroom construction and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50.07 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Gonzales, California, Measure X, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax increase from 0.5% to 1% for 20 years generating an estimated additional $600,000 per year, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Gonzales from 8.25% to 8.75%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax increase from 0.5% to 1% for 20 years generating an estimated additional $600,000 per year, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Gonzales at 8.25%. |
• Gonzales Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Gonzales Unified School District to issue up to $24.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the construction of a new elementary school, school repairs, and upgrades to safety, security, and technology and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Gonzales Unified School District to issue up to $24.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund the construction of a new elementary school, school repairs, and upgrades to safety, security, and technology and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Gonzales Unified School District, California, Measure K, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Gonzalez Unified School District to issue up to $37 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs and upgrades to technology, emergency preparedness, handicap accessibility, plumbing, roofing, and the expansion of vocational educational classrooms at Gonzales High School and Gonzales Adult School and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Gonzalez Unified School District to issue up to $37 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs and upgrades to technology, emergency preparedness, handicap accessibility, plumbing, roofing, and the expansion of vocational educational classrooms at Gonzales High School and Gonzales Adult School and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Greenfield, California, Measure T, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a continuation of a sales tax of 0.75% for six years generating an estimated $1.1 million per year for city services including public safety, youth programs, and code enforcement services, thereby maintaining the total sales tax rate in Greenfield at 9.5% for six years. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a continuation of a sales tax of 0.75% for six years generating an estimated $1.1 million per year for city services including public safety, youth programs, and code enforcement services. |
• King City, California, Measure P, Marijuana Tax (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the limit fo $1,000 for city ordinance or code violations. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure amending the city charter to remove the limit fo $1,000 for city ordinance or code violations. |
• Marina, California, Measure Q, Urban Growth Boundary Extension (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an extension to the Marina Urban Growth Boundary Initiative until December 31, 2040 to maintain efficient development and protect open spaces. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an extension to the Marina Urban Growth Boundary Initiative to maintain efficient development and protect open spaces, and allows the initiative to expire on December 31, 2020. |
• Marina, California, Measure Z, Marijuana Business Regulation Ordinance (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing restrictions on marijuana business proximity to parks and recreation centers, maintaining a 5% gross receipts tax on marijuana businesses and the cap of three adult retailers and three medical dispensaries, and continuing to prohibit recreational sales to individuals under 21. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing restrictions on marijuana business proximity to parks and recreation centers, maintaining a 5% gross receipts tax on marijuana businesses and the cap of three adult retailers and three medical dispensaries, and continuing to prohibit recreational sales to individuals under 21. |
• Monterey, California, Measure Y, Hotel Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase from 10% to 12% on the cost of rooms and expanding the applicability to online travel companies generating an estimated $2.8-5.6 million per year for the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program and other essential services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase from 10% to 12% on the cost of rooms and expanding the applicability to online travel companies generating an estimated $2.8-5.6 million per year for the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program and other essential services. |
• Monterey Peninsula Community College District, California, Measure V, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Monterey Peninsula Community College District to issue up to $230 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs to classrooms, facilities, roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, removal of hazardous materials, and improvements to technology and equipment and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Monterey Peninsula Community College District to issue up to $230 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs to classrooms, facilities, roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, removal of hazardous materials, and improvements to technology and equipment and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $18 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Pacific Grove, California, Measure L, Sales Tax (November 2020):
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax increase from 1% to 1.5% generating an estimated $1 million per year for city services including public safety, emergency preparedness, and improvement of city infrastructure, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Pacific Grove from 8.75% to 9.25%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax increase from 1% to 1.5% generating an estimated $1 million per year for city services including public safety, emergency preparedness, and improvements to city infrastructure, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Pacific Grove at 8.75% |
• Salinas Union High School District, California, Measure W, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Salinas Union High School District to issue up to $140 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs to classrooms, bathrooms, and roofs, upgrades to classrooms, labs, safety, and security, removal of hazardous materials, provision of safe drinking water, and offer college and career training and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Salinas Union High School District to issue up to $140 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund repairs to classrooms, bathrooms, and roofs, upgrades to classrooms, labs, safety, and security, removal of hazardous materials, provision of safe drinking water, and offer college and career training and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• San Miguel Joint Union School District, California, Measure I, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the San Miguel Joint Union School District to issue up to $6.2 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades for emergency preparedness and technology, and updates to classrooms for agricultural sciences, safety, and security and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the San Miguel Joint Union School District to issue up to $6.2 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund upgrades for emergency preparedness and technology, and updates to classrooms for agricultural sciences, safety, and security and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Sand City, California, Measure U, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a sales tax increase from 1% to 1.5% generating an estimated $1 million per year for city services, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Sand City from 8.75% to 9.25%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a sales tax increase from 1% to 1.5% generating an estimated $1 million per year for city services, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Sand City at 8.75%. |
• 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. |
• Soledad, California, Measure S, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $900,000 per year for city services including youth, arts and science, senior, animal welfare, and daycare programs and services, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Soledad from 8.75% to 9.25%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $900,000 per year for city services including youth, arts and science, senior, animal welfare, and daycare programs and services, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Soledad at 8.75%. |
• Soledad Unified School District, California, Measure N, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Soledad Unified School District to issue up to $13.75 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to technology and construction of staff/teacher rental housing and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25.52 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Soledad Unified School District to issue up to $13.75 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to technology and construction of staff/teacher rental housing and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25.52 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
March 3
- King City Union School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- King City Union School District, California, Measure B, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Pacific Grove Unified School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Soledad Unified School District, California, Measure E, Teacher-Staff Housing Bond (March 2020)
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Measure C, Sales Tax Increase (March 2020)
- Del Rey Oaks, California, Measure F, Transactions and Use Tax Extension (March 2020)
- Monterey, California, Measure G, Sales Tax (March 2020)
- Aromas-San Juan Unified School District, California, Measure M, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Cabrillo Community College District, California, Measure R, Bond Issue (March 2020)
2018
November 6
• Measure J: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Public Ownership of Water System Initiative
• Measure K: King City Sales Tax Increase
• Measure L: King City Use of Sales Tax Revenue Advisory Question
• Measure M: Pacific Grove Limitations on Short-Term Rentals
• Measure N: Marina Sales Tax Increase
• Measure O: Gonzales Sales Tax Increase
• Measure P: Marina Hotel Tax Increase
• Measure Q: South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Facility and Safety Bonds
• Measure R: South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Classroom Upgrade Bonds
• Measure S: Monterey Street and Infrastructure Sales Tax Renewal
• Measure T: North County Fire Protection District Emergency Response and Fire Prevention Parcel Tax
• Measure U: Pacific Grove Hotel Tax Increase
• Measure V: Marina Marijuana Business Tax
June 5
• Measure G: Soledad Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure H: Monterey County Regional Fire District Marijuana Tax
• Measure I: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Bond Issue
2017
November 7
• Measure E: North Monterey County Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure F: North Monterey County Unified School District Bond Issue
August 29
• Measure D: East Garrison Community Services District Board of Directors Elections
June 6
• Measure L: Seaside Sales Tax
• Measure G: Seaside Marijuana Business Tax
May 2
• Measure C: Greenfield Special Parcel Tax
2016
November 8
• Measure J: King City Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure T: Hartnell Community College District Bond Issue
• Measure A: Del Rey Oaks Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure K: Shandon Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure M: Alisal Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure D: San Miguel Joint Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure N: San Ardo Union Elementary School District Bond Issue
• Measure O: Greenfield Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure H: Monterey Business License Tax
• Measure F: Soledad Hotel Tax
• Measure E: Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Parcel Tax
• Measure S: Aromas Tri-County Fire Protection District Parcel Tax
• Measure Z: Monterey County Ban on Oil and Gas Drilling /
• Measure W: Gonzales Medical Marijuana Tax
• Measure V: Marina Four-Year Term for Mayor
• Measure Y: Monterey County Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure X: Monterey County Transportation Agency Sales Tax
• Measure G: Monterey Telephone Users Tax
• Measure L: Salinas Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure B: Del Rey Oaks Sales Tax Extension
• Measure P: Pacific Grove Event Admissions Tax
• Measure I: Monterey Contracts for Public Works
• Measure U: Marina Business License Tax
• Measure R: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District Bond Issue
June 7
• Measure A: San Antonio Union School District Bond Issue
• Measure B: Salinas Competitive Bidding and Voter Approval Requirements Charter Amendment
• Measure C: Salinas Fireworks Legalization Initiative
April 19
• Measure X: Pacific Grove American Tin Cannery Site Zoning Change Initiative
2015
November 3
Measure V: City of Greenfield Sales Tax Continuation
Measure W: City of Greenfield Sales Tax Increase
August 25
Measure U: Greenfield Fire Protection District Parcel Tax
2014
November 4
Measure A: Pacific Grove Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure B: Salinas Union High School District Bond Issue
Measure C: Greenfield Union Elementary School District Bond Issue
Measure D: Greenfield Union Elementary School District Bond Issue
Measure E: City of Marina Transient Occupancy Tax
Measure F: City of Marina Transactions and Use Tax
Measure G: City of Salinas Transactions and Use Tax
Measure H: City of Salinas Utility Users Tax
Measure I: City of Soledad Temporary Transactions and Use Tax
Measure J: City of Sand City Transactions and Use Tax
Measure K: City of Gonzales Temporary Transactions and Use Tax
Measure L: San Luis Obispo County Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of San Luis Obispo County)
Measure M: City of King Sales Tax
Measure N: City of King Sales Tax Advisory Question
Measure P: City of Monterey Special Transactions and Use Tax
Measure Q: Monterey-Salinas Transit District Transactions and Use Tax
Measure R: City of Del Rey Oaks Transactions and Use Tax
Measure T: West Hills Community College District Bond Issue (also in parts of San Benito County, Kings County and Fresno County)
June 3
Measure N: Gonzales Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure O: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District "Water System Local Ownership and Cost Saving Initiative"
2013
November 5
Measure G: Pacific Grove Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure H: North Monterey County Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure I: City of Marina Cardroom Revenue Tax
Measure J: Soledad community Healthcare District Bond Issue
Measure K: Monterey County "California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, Open Space Preservation, and Economic Revitalization Initiative" to Amend the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan
Measure M: Monterey County "Protect Ford Ord Open Space Access Initiative" to Amend the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan
2012
November 6
Measure A: Pacific Grove Unified School District parcel tax
Measure B: Spreckels Union School District bond proposition
Measure C: Soledad Unified School District bond proposition
Measure D: Carmel-by-the-Sea Sales Tax Increase
Measure E: Salinas (City of) Half-Cent Sales Tax in Perpetuity
Measure F: City of Pacific Grove Building Height Restrictions
Measure L: Pajaro Valley Unified School District (also on ballot in Santa Cruz County)
June 5
- See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures
Measure X: City of Greenfield Sales Tax
Measure Y: City of Soledad Sales Tax
City of Greenfield: Yolanda Teneyuque recall
City of Greenfield: John Martinez recall
City of Greenfield: John Huerta, Jr. recall
2011
November 8
- See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures
Measure S: Del Rey Oaks Sales Tax Extension
Measure T: Bradley Union School District bond proposition
Measure U: City of Pacific Grove Additional Motel Guest Units Allowed
Measure V: Pacific Grove Unified School District parcel tax
2010
November 2
- See also: November 2, 2010 election in California
Measure E: Coalinga-Huron Joint Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Fresno County and San Benito County)
Measure M: City of Marina Sales Tax
Measure N: City of Marina Hotel Tax Increase
Measure O: City of King Proposed City Charter
Measure P: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District bond proposition
Measure Q: Pacific Grove Library parcel tax
Measure R: Pacific Grove Retirement Benefits for City Employees
Measure Z: Aromas-San Juan Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of San Benito County and Santa Cruz County)
June 8
Measure L: Greenfield Union School District bond proposition
2009
November 3
Measure G: Town of Carmel Valley Act of Incorporation
Measure H: Carmel Valley Town Council Elections
Measure I: Carmel-By-the-Sea Flanders Mansion
Measure J: Pacific Grove library parcel tax
Measure K: City of Salinas Sales Tax Increase
August 25
Measure F: Carmel Valley Fire Protection District parcel tax
Alisal Union School District: Jesus Velazquez recall
2008
November 4
Measure C: West Hills Community College District bond proposition (District 2, the Coalinga area) (also on the ballot in parts of Fresno County and San Benito County)
Measure E: City of Seaside Utility Tax Repeal
Measure X: Pacific Grove Unified School District parcel tax
Measure Y: City of Pacific Grove Defined Contribution Retirement Act
Measure Z: County of Monterey Sales Tax for Roads
June 3
Measure S: Spreckels Memorial District parcel tax
Measure T: Salinas City Elementary School District bond proposition
Measure U: City of Pacific Grove Sales Tax Increase
Measure V: Aromas-San Juan Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Santa Cruz County)
February 5
Measure R: City of Seaside Sales Tax
2002
November 5
Measure O: City of Salinas Repeal of Utility Users Tax
See also
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