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November 5

• Anaheim Union High School District, California, Measure K, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Anaheim Union High School District to issue $496,000,000 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 Anaheim Union High School District to issue $496,000,000 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.

• Brea Olinda Unified School District, California, Measure H, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Brea Olinda Unified School District’ to issue $160,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and require an estimated property tax levy of $39 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Brea Olinda Unified School District’ to issue $160,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and require an estimated property tax levy of $39 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Buena Park, California, Measure R, Essential Services Sales Tax Enactment Measure (November 2024): ✔

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

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

• Buena Park School District, California, Measure M, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Buena Park School District to issue $84,000,000 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 Buena Park School District to issue $84,000,000 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.

• Cypress, California, Measure S, Housing Development at Los Alamitos Race Course Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported allowing for the development of 676 additional housing units at the Los Alamitos Race Course as opposed to 766 units elsewhere in the city.

A “no” vote opposed allowing for the development of 676 additional housing units at the Los Alamitos Race Course as opposed to 766 units elsewhere in the city.

• Dana Point, California, Measure T, Short Term Rental Ordinance Initiative (November 2024): ✖

A “yes” vote supported repealing and replacing the current short term rental ordinance.

A “no” vote opposed repealing and replacing the current short term rental ordinance.

• Fullerton Joint Union High School District, California, Measure L, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fullerton Joint Union High School District to issue $284,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Fullerton Joint Union High School District to issue $284,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Fullerton School District, California, Measure N, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Fullerton School District to issue $262,000,000 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 Fullerton School District to issue $262,000,000 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.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure U, City Planning and Zoning Changes Amendment (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing city planning and zoning as a municipal affair and that city-initiated general plan or zoning changes must be approved by voters if they present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment.

A “no” vote opposed establishing city planning and zoning as a municipal affair and that city-initiated general plan or zoning changes must be approved by voters if they present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment.

• La Habra, California, Measure V, Local Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported renewing the local sales tax at a rate of 1% with revenue dedicated to general services.

A “no” vote opposed renewing the local sales tax at a rate of 1% with revenue dedicated to general services.

• La Habra City School District, California, Measure O, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the La Habra City School District to issue $73,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the La Habra City School District to issue $73,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• La Palma, California, Measure W, City Council Member Term Limit Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing a three consecutive term limit for members of city council.

A “no” vote opposed establishing a three consecutive term limit for members of city council.

• Los Alamitos, California, Measure X, Charter Revisions Amendment (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported making various charter amendments to provisions relating to elections, term limits, campaigns, lobbying, and public works contracts.

A “no” vote opposed making various charter amendments to provisions relating to elections, term limits, campaigns, lobbying, and public works contracts.

• Lowell Joint School District, California, Measure P, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Lowell Joint School District to issue $54,000,000 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 Lowell Joint School District to issue $54,000,000 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.

• Mission Viejo, California, Measure Y, Transient Occupancy Tax Increase Measure (November 2024): ✖

A “yes” vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 12%.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 12%.

• Orange, California, Measure AA, Legalization of Private Fireworks Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported permitting the sale, possession, and use of fireworks in Orange subject to regulations.

A "no" vote opposed permitting the sale, possession, and use of fireworks in Orange subject to regulations.

• Orange, California, Measure Z, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years.

• Rancho Santiago Community College District, California, Measure G, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Rancho Santiago Community College District to issue $720,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Rancho Santiago Community College District to issue $720,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $25 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• San Clemente, California, Measure BB, Beach Maintenance Sales Tax Measure (November 2024): ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to beach maintenance.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional 0.5% sales tax with revenue dedicated to beach maintenance.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure CC, Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance Measure (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this ballot measure to:

limit rent increases at the lesser of three percent (3%) or eighty percent (80%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less;
prohibit more than one rent increase in any12-month period unless the property is exempt; and
require written notice of just cause to terminate a tenancy.

A "no" vote opposed this ballot measure to:

limit rent increases at the lesser of three percent (3%) or eighty percent (80%) of the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less;
prohibit more than one rent increase in any12-month period unless the property is exempt; and
require written notice of just cause to terminate a tenancy.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure DD, Noncitizen Voting in Municipal Elections Amendment (November 2024): ✖

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to allow non-citizen residents of Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to allow non-citizen residents of Santa Ana to vote in municipal elections.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure EE, City Governance Changes Amendment (November 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

allow the Santa Ana City Council to establish a process for addressing and enforcing alleged violations of the Code of Ethics;
grant the City Clerk and City Attorney the authority to enter into contracts related to their respective offices;
repeal language from the city charter regarding capital improvement plans that was considered redundant;
repeal language from the city charter regarding bonds that was considered obsolete.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to:

allow the Santa Ana City Council to establish a process for addressing and enforcing alleged violations of the Code of Ethics;
grant the City Clerk and City Attorney the authority to enter into contracts related to their respective offices;
repeal language from the city charter regarding capital improvement plans that was considered redundant;
repeal language from the city charter regarding bonds that was considered obsolete.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure FF, City Council Compensation Amendment (November 2024): ✖

A "yes" vote supported indexing City Council compensation at a salary of 33% of that of an Orange County Superior Court Judge.

A "no" vote opposed indexing City Council compensation at a salary of 33% of that of an Orange County Superior Court Judge.

• Santa Ana Unified School District, California, Measure I, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Santa Ana Unified School District to issue $355,000,000 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 Santa Ana Unified School District to issue $355,000,000 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.

• Seal Beach, California, Measure GG, Sales Tax Enactment Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%.

• Stanton, California, Measure HH, Mayoral Term Limits Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing a two full-term limit for the office of mayor.

A “no” vote opposed establishing a two full-term limit for the office of mayor.

• Tustin, California, Measure II, Mayor and City Council Term Limits Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported making revisions to the term limits for mayor and city council members.

A “no” vote opposed making revisions to the term limits for mayor and city council members.

• Tustin Unified School District, California, Measure J, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Tustin Unified School District to issue $261,000,000 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 Tustin Unified School District to issue $261,000,000 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.

• Yorba Linda, California, Measure JJ, Land Use Regulations Measure (November 2024): ✔

A “yes” vote supported revising city land use regulations.

A “no” vote opposed revising city land use regulations.

• Yorba Linda, California, Measure KK, Use of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center Land Initiative (November 2024): ✖

A “yes” vote supported allowing for high density residential housing and mixed-use development at the site of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center.

A “no” vote opposed allowing for high density residential housing and mixed-use development at the site of the Bryant Ranch Shopping Center.

March 5

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 1, Voter ID and Election Rules Amendment (March 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

authorize the City of Huntington Beach to require voter identification for elections;
provide for at least 20 ADA-compliant in-person voting locations within Huntington Beach;
provide that ballot dropboxes are to be monitored for compliance;
define an elector as a citizen of the U.S., a resident of Huntington Beach, and at least 18 years old; and
state that, in the event of a conflict between the Huntington Beach Charter and California Election Code, the Charter shall prevail.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 2, Flags Displayed on City Property Amendment (March 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

prohibit the City of Huntington Beach from displaying flags on city property without a unanimous vote of the city council and
provide an exception for the flags of the U.S., California, Orange County, and Huntington Beach, as well as the POW-MIA flag, Armed Forces flags, and the Olympic flag during the Summer Olympic Games.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 3, Biennial Budget, City Council Vacancies, and Charter Language Amendment (March 2023): ✖

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

require the city to adopt a two-year budget, rather than a one-year budget;
allow for the mayor or a majority of the city council to cancel a council meeting, as long as at least one is still held during the month;
require that a person appointed to fill a city council vacancy is up for election at the next general municipal election, rather than at the end of the seat's term;
changing phrases, syntax, dates, pronouns, and titles in the Huntington Beach Charter, such as changing "he" to "person."

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment.

• Irvine, California, Measure D, City Council Size and Districts Amendment (March 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to:

increase the size of the Irvine City Council from five members to seven members, with the new membership including the mayor and six councilmembers, and
have the six councilmembers elected from districts, rather than at-large elections.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, thus keeping the Irvine City Council at five members, including the mayor and four councilmembers, elected from at-large districts.

• Westminster, California, Measure E, Sales Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a 0.5% sales tax, in addition to the existing sales tax, for Westminster.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a 0.5% sales tax, in addition to the existing sales tax, for Westminster.

2023

See also: California 2023 local ballot measures

October 3

• Anaheim, California, Measure A, Minimum Wage Increase to Hotel and Event Center Workers Measure (October 2023): ✖

A "yes" vote supported increasing the hourly minimum wage to $25 for hotel and event center workers, requiring overtime wages to hotel workers who exceed workload limits, prohibiting mandatory overtime, requiring hotels and event centers to maintain most workers for at least 90 days after an ownership change, and ensuring that hotel workers are equipped with personal electronic security devices.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the hourly minimum wage to $25 for hotel and event center workers, requiring overtime wages to hotel workers who exceed workload limits, prohibiting mandatory overtime, requiring hotels and event centers to maintain most workers for at least 90 days after an ownership change, and ensuring that hotel workers are equipped with personal electronic security devices.

2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Aliso Viejo, California, Measure I, Council Member Term Limits Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported limiting members of the City Council to two four-year terms, with the ability to serve again as a member after at least two years off the Council.

A "no" vote opposed limiting members of the City Council to two four-year terms, with the ability to serve again as a member after at least two years off the Council.

• Anaheim, California, Measure J, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring online and travel companies to collect taxes based on the full rate that guests are charged for accommodations instead of the current flat rate that is taxed, with funds directed to city services.

A "no" vote opposed requiring online and travel companies to collect taxes based on the full rate that guests are charged for accommodations instead of the current flat rate that is taxed, with funds directed to city services.

• Capistrano Unified School District, California, Bond Measure G, School Improvement Bond Measure (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Capistrano Unified School District to issue $114,000,000 in bonds and the levying of a tax of $44 per $100,000 on assessed property value for Aliso Viejo residents.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Capistrano Unified School District to issue $114,000,000 in bonds and the levying of a tax of $44 per $100,000 on assessed property value for Aliso Viejo residents.

• Costa Mesa, California, Measure K, Residential Neighborhood Revitalization Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the City Council to adopt publicly-reviewed land use plans to "revitalize" certain areas of the city, expand affordable housing, and restrict building heights.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the City Council to adopt publicly-reviewed land use plans to "revitalize" certain areas of the city, expand affordable housing, and restrict building heights.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure L, Charter Amendment (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported adding a Charter amendment to allow the city to construct restrooms and replace existing infrastructure with its current height and footprint not exceeded by 10%.

A "no" vote opposed adding a Charter amendment to allow the city to construct restrooms and replace existing infrastructure with its current height and footprint not exceeded by 10%.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure M, Charter Amendment (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the city Charter to require city clerks and city treasurers to meet minimum qualifications at the time of filing candidacy; require at least four votes to fill Council vacancies and limit appointees to serve only until the next municipal election; and end the requirement for city attorneys to be graduates from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city Charter to require city clerks and city treasurers to meet minimum qualifications at the time of filing candidacy; require at least four votes to fill Council vacancies and limit appointees to serve only until the next municipal election; and end the requirement for city attorneys to be graduates from law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure N, Charter Amendment (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported defining the attorney-client relationship between the city attorney and the city, so that all legal matters are controlled by the City Council and managed by the city attorney under City Council direction, and permits the City Council to contract with other attorneys if the city attorney has a conflict of interest.

A "no" vote opposed defining the attorney-client relationship between the city attorney and the city, so that all legal matters are controlled by the City Council and managed by the city attorney under City Council direction, and permits the City Council to contract with other attorneys if the city attorney has a conflict of interest.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure O, Commercial Cannabis Businesses Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a tax upon cannabis businesses to fund general municipal services until it is repealed by voters.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a tax upon cannabis businesses to fund general municipal services until it is repealed by voters.

• La Palma, California, Measure P, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported raising the hotel tax from 8% to 12% to fund general city services until it is repealed by voters.

A "no" vote opposed raising the hotel tax from 8% to 12% to fund general city services until it is repealed by voters.

• Laguna Beach, California, Measure Q, Overlay Zoning District Measure (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported creating an overlay zoning district, establishing special requirements for any major development project, and requiring voter approval for any major development project that does not conform to the special requirements.

A "no" vote opposed creating an overlay zoning district, establishing special requirements for any major development project, and requiring voter approval for any major development project that does not conform to the special requirements.

• Laguna Beach, California, Measure R, Hotel Development Measure (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported the establishment of the new requirements for hotel zoning and hotel development in Laguna Beach, and the requirement of voter approval for hotel development projects that do not conform to the requirements.

A "no" vote opposed the establishment of the new requirements for hotel zoning and hotel development in Laguna Beach, and the requirement of voter approval for hotel development projects that do not conform to the requirements.

• Laguna Beach, California, Measure S, Hotel Employees Measure (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing an $18 hourly minimum wage for hotel employees, workplace standards for hotel employees, and an authorization for the city to implement the provisions of the ordinance.

A "no" vote opposed establishing an $18 hourly minimum wage for hotel employees, workplace standards for hotel employees, and an authorization for the city to implement the provisions of the ordinance.

• Laguna Woods, California, Measure T, Cannabis Business Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying a tax on cannabis businesses to fund general city services.

A "no" vote opposed levying a tax on cannabis businesses to fund general city services.

• San Clemente, California, Measure U, Appointive City Clerk Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the office of city clerk to be appointive.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the office of city clerk to be appointive.

• San Clemente, California, Measure V, Appointive City Treasurer Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the office of city treasurer to be appointive.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the office of city treasurer to be appointive.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure W, Business License Tax Rates Restructuring Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported restructuring non-cannabis business license tax rates.

A "no" vote opposed restructuring non-cannabis business license tax rates.

• Santa Ana, California, Measure X, Charter Amendments Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Charter to include term limits, adjusted budget requirements, and a change of language within the Charter.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Charter to include term limits, adjusted budget requirements, and a change of language within the Charter.

• Santa Ana Unified School District, California, Measure H, Trustee Term Limits Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported placing a three-term term limit on members of the Board for terms beginning on or after the approval of the measure.

A "no" vote opposed placing a three-term term limit on members of the Board for terms beginning on or after the approval of the measure.

• Westminster, California, Measure Y, Continuation of Sales Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the existing 1% sales tax to fund general city services until March 31, 2043.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the existing 1% sales tax to fund general city services until March 31, 2043.

• Yorba Linda, California, Measure Z, Rezoning Requirements Measure (November 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending zoning requirements regarding the heights of housing units, including those with increased heights to meet state laws.

A "no" vote opposed amending zoning requirements regarding the heights of housing units, including those with increased heights to meet state laws.

June 7

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure A, Cannabis Tax (June 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported implementing a special tax of up to 6% on the gross receipts of cannabis retailers and 1% on other cannabis businesses to fund police, homeless prevention, behavioral health services, and intervention programs.

A "no" vote opposed implementing a special tax of up to 6% on the gross receipts of cannabis retailers and 1% on other cannabis businesses to fund police, homeless prevention, behavioral health services, and intervention programs.

• Newport Beach, California, Measure B, Mayoral Elections Charter Amendment (June 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported providing for the at-large direct election of the mayor by registered voters of the City of Newport Beach.

A "no" vote opposed providing for the at-large election of the mayor by registered voters of the City of Newport Beach.

• Westminster, California, Measure C, Increase Number of Councilmembers and Eliminate Office of Mayor (June 2022): ✖

A "yes" vote supported eliminating the office of mayor and increases the number of councilmembers from four to five.

A "no" vote opposed the measure, thereby maintaining the office of mayor and maintaining that the city have four councilmembers.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Costa Mesa, California, Measure Q, Marijuana Tax (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a 4%-7% gross receipts tax on retail marijuana businesses generating an estimated $3 million per year for city services, and the regulation of marijuana business locations.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a 4%-7% gross receipts tax on retail marijuana businesses generating an estimated $3 million per year for city services, and the regulation of marijuana business locations.

• Cypress, California, Measure P, Election Procedures Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to update the process in which council vacancies are filled, change the composition, elections, and terms of council to align with state law, and change publication requirements for ordinances, public works contracts, and other legal notices.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to update the process in which council vacancies are filled, change the composition, elections, and terms of council to align with state law, and change publication requirements for ordinances, public works contracts, and other legal notices.

• Fullerton, California, Measure S, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1.25% generating an estimated $25 million per year for general city services including emergency services, public safety, street repair, and addressing homelessness, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Fullerton from 7.75% to 9%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1.25% generating an estimated $25 million per year for general city services including emergency services, public safety, street repair, and addressing homelessness, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Fullerton at 7.75%.

• Fullerton, California, Measure U, Fireworks Ordinance (November 2020): ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the approval of an ordinance to prohibit fireworks sale, possession, and use.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the approval of an ordinance to prohibit fireworks and would continue to allow safe sales, possession, and use of fireworks.

• La Habra, California, Measure W, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city to impose a gross receipts tax of up to 6% on marijuana businesses and grant up to four marijuana delivery licenses, thereby increasing the city's general fund revenue by an estimated amount of between $1 million and $2 million per year.

A “no” vote opposed this measure authorizing the city to impose a gross receipts tax of up to 6% on marijuana businesses and grant up to four marijuana delivery licenses.

• La Habra, California, Measure X, Open Space Citizens' Initiative (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring voter approval to change land designated as open space to another use.

A "no" vote opposed requiring voter approval to change land designated as open space to another use.

• Laguna Woods, California, Measure V, Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Question (November 2020): ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing marijuana dispensaries, both medical and recreational, to operate in areas zoned for commercial activity within the city.

A "no" vote opposed allowing marijuana dispensaries, both medical and recreational, to operate in areas zoned for commercial activity within the city.

• Los Alamitos, California, Measure Y, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1.5% generating an estimated $4.1 million per year for essential services including law enforcement, protection of jobs and businesses, street maintenance, youth and senior programs, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Los Alamitos from 7.75% to 9.25%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1.5% generating an estimated $4.1 million per year for essential services including law enforcement, protection of jobs and businesses, street maintenance, youth and senior programs, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Los Alamitos at 7.75%.

• Newport Beach, California, Measure Z, Harbor Commission Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish the Harbor Commission as a designated appointive board and commission.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish the Harbor Commission as a designated appointive board and commission.

• Orange, California, Measure AA, Open Space Project Resolution (November 2020): ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Trails at Santiago Creek project to designate approximately 40.7 acres to 128 single-family homes and approximately 68.5 acres to open space, creek restoration, and public trails.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Trails at Santiago Creek project to designate approximately 40.7 acres to 128 single-family homes and approximately 68.5 acres to open space, creek restoration, and public trails.

• San Clemente, California, Measure BB, City Council Term Limits (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported limiting city council term limits to two consecutive four-year terms and the ability to only serve as a city council member again after at least two years off city council.

A “no” vote opposed limiting city council term limits to two consecutive four-year terms and the ability to only serve as a city council member again after at least two years off city council.

• Tustin, California, Measure CC, City Council Members' Salaries (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported setting city council members' salaries by use of the California Government Code's salary formula, beginning at $600 per month.

A “no” vote opposed setting city council members' salaries by use of the California Government Code's salary formula, beginning at $600 per month.

• Westminster, California, Measure DD, City Council and Mayor Term Limits (November 2020): ✔

A “yes” vote supported establishing term limits of three four-year terms for city council members and the mayor.

A “no” vote opposed establishing term limits of three four-year terms for city council members and the mayor.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

2019

November 5

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Stanton Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure A: Stanton Future Cannabis Business Tax a

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure L: Anaheim Hospitality Industry Minimum Wage Initiative a
• Measure G: Los Alamitos Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure H: Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board Term Limits a
• Measure I: Santa Ana Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure J: Harbor Boulevard Hotel Development Contract Approval a
• Measure K: Katella Avenue Hotel Development Contract Approval a
• Measure M: Cypress School District Property Rezoning to Planned Community d
• Measure O: Garden Grove General Sales Tax a
• Measure P: Laguna Beach Emergency Response Sales Tax d
• Measure Q: Lake Forest At-Large Elections Advisory Question a
• Measure R: Lake Forest At-Large City Council Elections Ordinance d
• Measure S: Lake Forest City Council Term Limits a
• Measure T: Newport Beach Voter Approval for Debt Obligations Charter Amendment a
• Measure U: Placentia General Sales Tax a
• Measure V: San Clemente By-District Elections Initiative d
• Measure W: San Clemente Hotel Tax Increase and Expansion d
• Measure X: Santa Ana General Sales Tax a
• Measure Y: Santa Ana Recreational Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure Z: Santa Ana City Charter Amendments a
• Measure AA: Santa Ana By-Ward Elections a
• Measure BB: Seal Beach General Sales Tax a
• Measure CC: Tustin Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure LL: Lowell Joint School District Bond Issue a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Orange County Ethics Commission Establishment a
• Measure B: Orange County Fiscal Impact Statement Requirement a
• Measure E: Irvine Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure G: Orange Unified School District Term Limits a
• Measure H: Dana Point Town Center Plan and Parking Citizen Initiative a
• Measure I: Dana Point Town Center and Public Parking City Council Referral d

2015

May 19

See also: May 19, 2015 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: City of Buena Park Initiative Requiring Voter Approval of Construction or Development

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Orange County Campaign Finance Reform
a Measure G: Orange County Supervisor Vacancy Charter Amendment
a Measure H: Anaheim Union High School District Bond Proposition
a Measure I: Fullerton Joint Union High School District Bond Proposition
d Measure J: North Orange County Community College District Bond Proposition (also in parts of Los Angeles County)
d Measure K: Orange Unified School District Bond Proposition
a Measure L: City of Anaheim Election By District Charter Amendment
a Measure M: City of Anaheim Council Member Increase Amendment
d Measure N: City of Anaheim Utility Services Language Charter Amendment
d Measure O: City of Costa Mesa Home Rule Charter
a Measure P: City of Costa Mesa Toll Lanes Advisory Question
d Measure Q: City of Cypress Moody Street Rezoning Question
a Measure R: City of Cypress Mackey School Site Question
d Measure S: City of Fountain Valley Transient Occupancy Tax
a Measure T: City of Huntington Beach Safe and Sane Fireworks Charter Amendment
a Measure V: City of Irvine Great Park Fiscal Transparency and Reform Act
a Measure W: City of Irvine Lifetime Term Limits
a Measure X: City of Lake Forest Term Limits
d Measure Y: City of Newport Beach General Plan Land Use Element Amendment
d Measure Z: City of Rancho Santa Margarita Zone Classification Change
a Measure AA: City of Santa Ana Utility Users Tax
a Measure BB: City of Santa Ana Council-Referred Medical Marijuana Regulation Ordinance
d Measure CC: City of Santa Ana Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative
a Measure DD: City of Seal Beach Utility Users Tax
a Measure EE: City of Seal Beach Office of City Clerk Charter Amendment
a Measure GG: City of Stanton Sales Tax
a Measure HH: City of Tustin Hotel Room Tax
a Measure II: City of Villa Park Safe and Sane Fireworks
a Measure JJ: City of Yorba Linda Elimination of Pension and Health Care Benefits for City Council Members

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Orange County Board of Supervisors Pension Contributions
a Measure B: Buena Park Elementary School District Bond Issue
a Measure C: City of Anaheim Legal Language Update Amendment
d Measure D: City of Anaheim Mayoral Term of Office Amendment
a Measure E: City of Anaheim Council Authority to Regulate "Safe & Sane Fireworks"

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure M: Coast Community College District bond proposition
d Measure N: Fountain Valley School District bond proposition
a Measure O: La Habra City School District bond proposition
d Measure P: Ocean View School District bond proposition
a Measure Q: Rancho Santiago Community College District bond proposition
a Measure R: Rowland Unified School District bond proposition (also on ballot in parts of Los Angeles County)
a Measure S: Tustin Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure T: City of Brea Accountability Act
d Measure U: City of Brea Open Governance Act
d Measure V: Adoption of a Costa Mesa City Charter
d Measure W: Fullerton West Coyote Hills Development and Nature Preserve
a Measure X: Fullerton Sales of Fireworks in the City
a Measure Y: City of Garden Grove Hotel Tax
d Measure Z: Repeal of the Huntington Beach Retirement Fund Property Tax Levy
a Measure AA: Huntington Beach Equal Taxation and Assessments for Sunset Beach
a City of Irvine "Support Our Schools Initiative," Measure BB (November 2012)
d Measure CC: Laguna Beach Parcel Tax for Open Space
a Measure DD: City of Los Alamitos Utility Users Tax
a Measure EE: Newport Beach Charter Amendments (Including a Ban on Red Light Cameras)
d Measure FF: City of Orange Referendum on Orange Park Acres
a Measure GG: City of Santa Ana Mayoral Term Limits
a Measure HH: City of Tustin Elimination of City Council Pay and Benefits

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Orange County Appointed Public Administrator
a Measure B: Orange County Pension Question
d Measure E: Brea-Olinda Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure G: Savanna Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure H: Yorba Linda Savi Ranch Affordable Housing
a Measure I: Yorba Linda Affordable Housing
d Measure J: Stanton Utility User Taxes
a Measure K: Stanton Utility User Taxes (Advisory Question)
a Measure L: City of Cypress Zoning Amendment
a City of Fullerton: Dick Jones recall
a City of Fullerton: Pat McKinley recall
a City of Fullerton: Don Bankhead recall

2011

June 7

See also: June 7, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: Referendum on the Distrito Development in San Juan Capistrano

March 8

See also: March 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: San Clemente Playa Del Norte Development at North Beach

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure G: Anaheim City School District bond proposition
a Measure H: Method of Electing Trustees of the Capistrano Unified School District
a Measure I: Magnolia School District bond proposition
a Measure J: Anaheim Authorization of Design-Build Procurement for Public Works Projects, Measure J
a Measure K: Anaheim Vote on Banning Red Light Cameras
a Measure L: Costa Mesa Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure M: Fullerton Term Limits
a Measure N: Huntington Beach Charter Amendments
d Measure O: Huntington Beach Infrastructure Fund Section 617 Amendment
a Measure P: Huntington Beach Utility User Taxes
d Measure Q: Huntington Beach Cell Phone Towers in Parks Advisory Vote, Measure Q
a Measure R: Irvine Schools Support Initiative
a Measure S: Irvine Sustainable Community Initiative
a Measure T: Laguna Hills Term Limits
a Measure U: La Palma Utility User Taxes
a Measure V: Newport Beach Charter Amendments and Ordinance Repeals
a Measure W: City of Placentia Utility Users Tax
a Measure X: City of Tustin Appointed City Clerk
a Measure Y: Yorba Linda Ethics Ordinance
d Measure Z: Yorba Linda Affordable Housing
a Measure AA: Westminster Fireworks
a Capistrano Unified School District: Recall of Ken Lopez-Maddox
a Capistrano Unified School District: Recall of Mike Winsten

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Garden Grove Unified School bonds
d Measure B: Buena Park Schools parcel tax
a Measure C: Costa Mesa Vote on the Orange County Fairgrounds
d Measure D: Mission Viejo Right-to-Vote Amendment

February 2

See also: February 2, 2010 ballot measures in California

a City of Mission Viejo: Lance MacLean recall

2009

June 30

See also: June 30, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure E: Rowland Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Los Angeles County.)

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure J: Orange County Voter Approval for Retirement Benefits
a Measure K: Los Alamitos Unified School Facilities Improvement District 1 bond proposition
a Measure L: Tustin Unified School Facilities Improvement District bond proposition
a Measure M: Cypress School District bond proposition
a Measure N: Savanna Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure O: Westminster School District bond proposition
a Measure P: Buena Park Charter City Initiative
a Measure Q: City of Garden Grove Term Limits
a Measure R: City of Irvine Great Park Ratification
a Measure S: City of Irvine Personal Information Privacy Act
a Measure T: City of La Habra Sales Tax
d Measure U-A: Proposed Incorporation of the City of Rossmoor
d Measure U-B: Utility Tax of 7% for the Proposed City of Rossmoor
d Measure U-C: Utility Tax of 9% for the Proposed City of Rossmoor
a Measure V: San Clemente Open Space Ordinance
a Measure W: San Clemente North Beach Project
a Measure X: San Juan Capistrano Open Space Initiative
a Measure Y: City of San Juan Capistrano bond proposition
a Measure Z: City of Seal Beach Uniform Height Limit
a Measure AA: Villa Park "In God We Trust"
a Measure BB: City of Yorba Linda Eminent Domain Act
a Measure CC: Mount San Antonio Community College District bond proposition

June 24

See also: June 24, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Capistrano Unified School District: Recall of Sheila Benecke
a Capistrano Unified School District: Recall of Marlene Draper

June 3

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure G: Santa Ana Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure H: City of Irvine Ethical Public Service Act
a Measure I: City of San Clemente Shorecliffs Building Height and View Referendum

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure B: City of Newport Beach Location of City Hall
d Measure C: City of San Clemente Pacific Golf Club Zoning
a Measure D: City of Santa Ana City Council Term Limits
a Measure E: City of Santa Ana Commission and Board Term Limits

2003

February 4

See also: February 4, 2003 ballot measures in California

a Santa Ana Unified School District: Nativo Lopez recall

1999

November 2

See also: November 2, 1999 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Capistrano Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure B: Irvine Unified School District parcel tax
a Measure C: Santa Ana Unified School District bond proposition

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