Carl DeMaio and Reform California have released their “Plain English” voter guide to give you an easy-to-understand explanation of the ballot measures and grade candidates.
California’s General Election is underway and ballots must be returned by November 8, 2022. With a bunch of confusing ballot measures and hundreds of candidates running for office, voters can feel overwhelmed and lost.
This “Plain English” voter guide makes voting simple – especially when it comes to the ballot measures and local offices that do not allow candidates to disclose their party affiliation. Endorsements below are given only to candidates who “passed the test” on these crucial criteria: opposing taxes, fighting crime, improving schools, creating jobs, and defending personal freedoms.
2022 offers a real chance for a wave election to block costly tax hikes and elect common-sense leaders - but to do that we need your help in turning out your friends, family and neighbors to vote and share this easy-to-understand voter guide with them!
How to Use the Guide – 4 Sections:
- Review Statewide Ballot Measures
- Review Statewide Candidate Races
- Review Legislative Candidate Races (Congress/State Legislature)
- Review all Tax Increase Ballot Measures in California
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Statewide Ballot Measures
Prop 1 — NO
Official Title: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Plain English Translation: Eliminates Any Restrictions on When Abortions Can Be Performed
Prop 1 is being sold publicly as merely a codification of a pro-choice position in the California state constitution but it actually goes far further than that. The actual text of this ballot measure would repeal the current ban on abortions after 23 weeks of a pregnancy and allow the right to a late-term abortion up to the moment of birth. Prop 1 would give California one of the most extreme abortion laws in the country. This measure may also interfere with existing state laws that allow for Sexually Violent Predators to be placed under mandatory chemical treatment to limit their sex drive and desires. Reform California recommends a NO vote.
Prop 26 — NO
Official Title: Allows In-Person Roulette, Dice Games, Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Plain English Translation: Protects Tribal Gaming Rights, But Enriches Trial Lawyers Through More Frivolous Lawsuits
Prop 26 affirms the current practice of allowing only federally-recognized Native American tribes to operate roulette, dice games, and sports wagering on tribal lands, subject to compacts negotiated by the Governor and ratified by the Legislature. It would also allow on-site sports wagering at privately operated horse-racing tracks in specified counties for ages 21 and up. Unfortunately, the measure contains a “poison pill” to expand the use of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to allow unscrupulous trial attorneys to file frivolous lawsuits to shakedown small businesses. Reform California recommends a “NO” vote on Prop 26.
Prop 27 — NO
Official Title: Allows Online and Mobile Sports Wagering Outside Tribal Lands. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
Plain English Translation: Allows Private Businesses to Engage in Online Gambling to Compete with Native American Tribes
Prop 27 would expand gambling in California beyond casinos currently operated by Native American tribes by allowing private businesses to operate online and mobile sports wagering for persons 21 and up. Native American tribes say this competition from private businesses will undermine their ability to fund programs for their tribes. Reform California recommends a NO vote.
Prop 28 — NO
Official Title: Provides Additional Funding For Arts And Music Education In Public Schools. Initiative Statute.
Plain English Translation: Earmarks Mandatory Funding from the Existing State Education Budget for Arts and Music Programs
Prop 28 is an earmark - or a requirement that the state spend at least a certain amount of funds from the state budget for the exclusive benefit of art and music programs. The earmark mandates that 1% of required state funding be set aside for arts and music programs and then allocates a greater proportion of the funds to schools serving more economically disadvantaged students. Earmarks are not free money - so any earmark will have to come at the expense of other important programs — including programs for fundamental academic areas like reading, writing, arithmetic, etc. Reform California recommends a NO vote.
Prop 29 — NO
Official Title: Requires On-Site Licensed Medical Professional At Kidney Dialysis Clinics And Establishes Other State Requirements. Initiative Statute
Plain English Translation: Imposes Costly Regulations on Kidney Dialysis Clinics to Benefit Organized Labor Unions
Prop 29 may be familiar to voters since it has been rejected TWICE before in 2018 and 2020. Why does it keep appearing on the ballot? Wealthy labor unions force the measure on the ballot in an attempt to impose new costly regulations on kidney dialysis clinics that would benefit the interests of the unions. Prop 29 requires specific medical personnel on site during treatment at outpatient kidney dialysis clinics - whether or not the personnel are even needed. The measure also increases mandatory state reporting and prohibits clinics from closing or substantially reducing services without state approval. A "no” vote keeps your doctors and clinics more independent from state control. Reform California recommends a NO vote.
Prop 30 — NO
Official Title: Provides Funding for Programs to Reduce Air Pollution And Prevent Wildfires by Increasing Tax on Personal Income Over $2 Million.
Plain English Translation: TAX INCREASE - Increases Income Taxes to Fund a Variety of New Government Programs
Prop 30 is a massive income tax increase - even though California already has the highest income taxes in the country of any state. Prop 30 imposes a 1.75% tax increase for personal incomes over $2 million. Revenue for the proposition aims to go toward climate change measures, but the definition of programs eligible for these new funds is quite broad as to allow the funds to be used in a wide-range of ways. Reform California recommends a NO vote.
Prop 31 — NO
Official Title: Referendum on 2020 Law that Would Prohibit the Retail Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Products.
Plain English Translation: Should California Ban the Sale of Flavored Tobacco?
Prop 31 is a “referendum” or question on whether a proposed state law should be implemented or rejected. State Senate Bill, SB 793, which prohibits the retail sale of certain flavored tobacco products and tobacco flavor enhancers. A “yes” vote would uphold and pass the law into effect, banning the retail sale of these flavored tobacco products. A “no” vote would overturn the law and tobacco companies would be allowed to sell flavored tobacco products in the state.
Statewide Candidate Races
- Governor - Brian Dahle
- Lt. Governor - Angela Underwood Jacobs
- Attorney General - Nathan Hochman
- Treasurer - Jack Guerrero
- Controller - Lahnee Chen
- Secretary of State - Rob Bernosky
- Superintendent of Public Instruction - Lance Christensen
- State Insurance Commissioner - Robert Howell
- State Board of Equalization 1 - Ted Gaines
- State Board of Equalization 2 - Peter Coe Verbica
- State Board of Equalization 3 - You’re Doomed
- State Board of Equalization 4 - You're Doomed
Justices of the California Supreme Court
- Patricia Guerrero: NO
- Joshua P. Groban: NO
- Martin J. Jenkins: NO
- Goodwin Liu: NO
Justices of the California Courts of Appeal
First District
- Therese M. Stewart: NO
- Alison M. Tucher: NO
- Ioana Petrou: NO
- Carin T. Fujisaki: NO
- Victor A. Rodriguez: NO
- Tracie L. Brown: NO
- Jeremy M. Goldman: NO
- Teri L. Jackson: NO
- Gordon B. Burns: NO
Second District
- Frances Rothschild: NO
- Judith M. Ashmann: NO
- Luis A. Lavin: NO
- Audrey B. Collins: NO
- Brian S. Currey: NO
- Laurence D. Rubin: NO
- Lamar W. Baker: NO
- Hernaldo J. Baltodano: NO
- John L. Segal: NO
- Maria E. Stratton: NO
- John Shepard Wiley Jr.: NO
- Elizabeth Annette Grimes: YES
Third District
- Harry Hull: YES
- Laurie Earl: NO
- Stacy Boulware Eurie: NO
- Peter Krause: YES
Fourth District
- Judith McConnell: NO
- Martin N. Buchanan: NO
- Truc T. Do: NO
- Manuel A. Ramirez: YES
- Carol D. Codrington: YES
- Michael J. Raphael: NO
- Frank Menetrez: NO
- Kathleen E. O’Leary: NO
- William W. Bedsworth: NO
- Eileen C. Moore: NO
- Joanne Motoike: NO
- Maurice Sanchez: NO
Fifth District
- Brad R. Hill: YES
- Bert Levy: NO
- Jennifer Detjen: NO
Sixth District
- Mary J. Greenwood: NO
- Charles E. Wilson II: NO
- Cynthia C. Lie: NO
Legislative Races
US Senate - Mark Meuser
US Senate (partial term) - Mark Meuser
US Congress - District 1 - Doug LaMalfa
US Congress - District 2 - Douglas Brower
US Congress - District 3 - Kevin Kiley
US Congress - District 4 - Matt Brock
US Congress - District 5 - Tom McClintock
US Congress - District 6 - Tamika Hamilton
US Congress - District 7 - Max Semenenko
US Congress - District 8 - Rudy Recile
US Congress - District 9 - Tom Patti
US Congress - District 10 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 11 - John Dennis
US Congress - District 12 - Stephen Slauson
US Congress - District 13 - John Duarte
US Congress - District 14 - No endorsement
US Congress - District 15 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 16 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 17 - Ritesh Tandon
US Congress - District 18 - Peter Hernandez
US Congress - District 19 - Jeff Gorman
US Congress - District 20 - Kevin McCarthy
US Congress - District 21 - Michael Maher
US Congress - District 22 - David Valadao
US Congress - District 23 - Jay Obernolte
US Congress - District 24 - Brad Allen
US Congress - District 25 - Brian E. Hawkins
US Congress - District 26 - Matt Jacobs
US Congress - District 27 - Mike Garcia
US Congress - District 28 - Wes Hallman
US Congress - District 29 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 30 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 31 - Daniel Bocic Martinez
US Congress - District 32 - Lucie Lapointe Volotzky
US Congress - District 33 - John Mark Porter
US Congress - District 34 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 35 - Not Norma Torres
US Congress - District 36 - Not Ted Lieu
US Congress - District 37 - You’re Doomed
US Congress - District 38 - Eric Ching
US Congress - District 39 - Aja Smith
US Congress - District 40 - Young Kim
US Congress - District 41 - Ken Calvert
US Congress - District 42 - John Briscoe
US Congress - District 43 - Not Maxine Waters
US Congress - District 44 - Paul Jones
US Congress - District 45 - Michelle Steel
US Congress - District 46 - Christopher Gonzales
US Congress - District 47 - Scott Baugh
US Congress - District 48 - Darrell Issa
US Congress - District 49 - Brian Maryott
US Congress - District 50 - Corey Gustafson
US Congress - District 51 - Stan Caplan
US Congress - District 52 - Tyler Geffeney
State Senate – District 2 - Gene Yoon
State Senate – District 4 - Definitely not Tim Roberston
State Senate – District 6 - Roger Niello
State Senate – District 8 - You’re Doomed
State Senate – District 10 - You’re Doomed
State Senate – District 12 - Shannon Grove
State Senate – District 14 - Amnon Shor
State Senate – District 16 - David Shepard
State Senate – District 18 - Alejandro Galicia
State Senate – District 20 - You’re Doomed
State Senate – District 22 - Vincent Tsai
State Senate – District 24 - Kristina Irwin
State Senate – District 26 - You’re Doomed
State Senate – District 28 - You’re Doomed
State Senate – District 30 - Mitch Clemmons
State Senate – District 32 - Kelly Seyarto
State Senate – District 34 - Rhonda Shader
State Senate – District 36 - Janet Nguyen
State Senate – District 38 - Matt Gunderson
State Senate – District 40 - Brian Jones
State Assembly – District 1 - Megan Dahle
State Assembly – District 2 - Charlotte Svolos
State Assembly – District 3 - James Gallagher
State Assembly – District 4 - Bryan Pritchard
State Assembly – District 5 - Joe Patterson
State Assembly – District 6 - Cathy Cook
State Assembly – District 7 - Josh Hoover
State Assembly – District 8 - Jim Patterson
State Assembly – District 9 - Heath Flora
State Assembly – District 10 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 11 - Jenny Leilani Callison
State Assembly – District 12 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 13 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 14 - Write in Richard Kinney
State Assembly – District 15 - Janell Elizabeth Proctor
State Assembly – District 16 - Joseph Rubay
State Assembly – District 17 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 18 - Write in Mindy Pechenuk
State Assembly – District 19 - Karsten Weide
State Assembly – District 20 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 21 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 22 - Juan Alanis
State Assembly – District 23 - Tim Dec
State Assembly – District 24 - Bob Brunton
State Assembly – District 25 - Ted Stoll
State Assembly – District 26 - Tim Gorsulowsky
State Assembly – District 27 - Mark Nicholas Pazin
State Assembly – District 28 - Liz Lawler
State Assembly – District 29 - Stephanie Castro
State Assembly – District 30 - Vicki Nohrden
State Assembly – District 31 - Dolce Misol Calandra
State Assembly – District 32 - Vince Fong
State Assembly – District 33 - Devon Mathis
State Assembly – District 34 - Tom Lackey
State Assembly – District 35 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 36 - Ian Weeks
State Assembly – District 37 - Mike Stoker
State Assembly – District 38 - Cole Brocato
State Assembly – District 39 - Paul Andre Marsh
State Assembly – District 40 - Suzette Martinez Valladares
State Assembly – District 41 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 42 - Lori Mills
State Assembly – District 43 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 44 - Barry Curtis Jacobsen
State Assembly – District 45 - Joseph Martinez
State Assembly – District 46 - Dana Caruso
State Assembly – District 47 - Not Christy Holstege
State Assembly – District 48 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 49 - Burton Brink
State Assembly – District 50 - Sheela Stark
State Assembly – District 51 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 52 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 53 - Toni Holle
State Assembly – District 54 - Miguel Santiago
State Assembly – District 55 - Keith Girolamo Cascio
State Assembly – District 56 - Jessica Martinez
State Assembly – District 57 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 58 - Bernard William Murphy
State Assembly – District 59 - Phillip Chen
State Assembly – District 60 - Hector Diaz-Nava
State Assembly – District 61 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 62 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 63 - Bill Essayli
State Assembly – District 64 - Raul Ortiz, Jr.
State Assembly – District 65 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 66 - George Barks
State Assembly – District 67 - Soo Yoo
State Assembly – District 68 - Mike Tardif
State Assembly – District 69 - You’re Doomed
State Assembly – District 70 - Tri Ta
State Assembly – District 71 - Kate Sanchez
State Assembly – District 72 - Diane Dixon
State Assembly – District 73 - Steven Choi
State Assembly – District 74 - Laurie Davies
State Assembly – District 75 - Marie Waldron
State Assembly – District 76 - Kristie Bruce-Lane
State Assembly – District 77 - Dan Downey
State Assembly – District 78 - Eric Gonzalez
State Assembly – District 79 - Corbin Sabol
State Assembly – District 80 - You’re Doomed
Local Tax Increase Ballot Measures in California
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ALAMEDA COUNTY
City of Alameda
Measure F — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 14%, indefinitely (permanently), to support general city services.
Alameda Oakland Unified School District
Measure H — NO
Parcel Tax
Massive tax increase on parcels by extending existing parcel tax for 14 years.
Alameda Pleasanton Unified School District
Measure I — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $395 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Alameda Sunol Glen Unified School District
Measure J — No
School Bond
Authorizes a $10.9 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Albany
Measure K — NO
Parcel Tax
Tax increase. Repeals 2 special services taxes and imposes a parcel tax, lasting indefinitely.
City of Berkeley
Measure L — NO
General Obligation Bond
Authorizes a $650 million general obligation bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Berkeley
Measure M — NO
Vacancy Tax
Imposes a $3,000 tax on condos, duplexes, and single-family homes which are vacant more than 182 days annually, increasing to $6,000 after the first year. All other residential properties would be subject to a $6,000 tax, increasing to $12,000 each subsequent year.
City of Emeryville
Measure M — NO
Documentary Transfer Tax
Increases the transfer tax to $15 per thousand on property sales between $1 and $2 million, increasing to $25 per thousand on property sales above $2 million.
City of Oakland
Measure T — NO
Gross Receipts Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of up to 0.55% on Oakland businesses.
Measure U — NO
General Obligation Bond
Authorizes a $850 million bond that would be repaid via property tax increases.
Measure Y — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $68 parcel tax on property owners for 20 years.
City of Union City
Measure Z — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases the sales and use tax by 0.5%.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Measure G — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $450 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
AMADOR COUNTY
Amador County
Measure J — NO
Vehicle Tax
Increases vehicle tax fees by renewing an expiring program for ten years.
Amador County Unified School District
Measure G — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $64 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
BUTTE COUNTY
City of Chico
Sales & Use Tax — NO
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
CALAVERAS COUNTY
City of Angels Camp Fire Department
Measure A — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
Calaveras Unified School District
Measure B — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $39.3 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Circle XX Community Services District
Measure C — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $500 parcel tax on property owners, for ten years.
Middle River Community Services District
Measure D — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $200 per improved lot and $150 per unimproved lot on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Mark Twain Union Elementary School District
Measure E — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $9.3 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
COLUSA COUNTY
Colusa County Sales & Use Tax — NO
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Walnut Creek School District
Measure O — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $134 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Martinez Unified School District
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $90 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Crockett Community Services District
Measure L — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $50 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Knightsen Town Community Services District
Measure R — YES
Repeal Parcel Tax
Lowers taxes! This measure repeals an existing parcel tax that levies a max rate of $312 per developed parcel, and $156 per undeveloped parcel.
City of Hercules
Measure N — NO
Utility Users Tax
Increases taxes by extending an existing 8% utility user tax, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Walnut Creek
Measure J — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, for ten years.
EL DORADO COUNTY
City of South Lake Tahoe
Measure G — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 6% and other fees on pot shops.
Carson Creek Park Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
Measure H — YES
Repeal Special Assessment Fee
Measure H Repeals an existing special assessment fee on parcels for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Cameron Park Airport District
Measure J — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $900 parcel tax on property owners. The tax would remain active indefinitely and cost property owners $117,900 annually.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $107 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Highlands Village Lightning Zone of Benefit
Measure L — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $140 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Lynx Trail Road Zone of Benefit
Measure M — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $450 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Hickok Road Community Services District
Measure N — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $400 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Knolls Property Owners Community Services District
Measure P — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $600 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Measure Q — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $28.9 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
El Dorado County − West Slope
Measure R — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 12%, indefinitely (permanently).
El Dorado County − East Slope
Measure S — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 14%, indefinitely (permanently).
FRESNO COUNTY
Orange Center School District
Measure D — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $6 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
County of Fresno
Measure E — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1/8%, for 20 years.
City of Clovis
Measure B — NO
Hotel Tax
Increases an existing Hotel Tax on guests to 12% in the City of Clovis, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Kerman
Measure G — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
Measure V — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $48 on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Mendota
Measure H — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1.25%, indefinitely (permanently).
West Hills Community College District, School Facilities Improvement District No. 1
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $25.1 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
West Hills Community College District, School Facilities Improvement District No. 3
Measure J — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $8.6 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Coalinga-Huron Unified School District
Measure X — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $39.2 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
IMPERIAL COUNTY
Imperial Unified School District
Measure D — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $50 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
El Centro Elementary School District
Measure C — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $17.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure E — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $17.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Imperial Community College District
Measure B — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $130 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Imperial
Measure G — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 12%, indefinitely (permanently).
INYO COUNTY
Measure Q — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 12%, indefinitely (permanently).
KINGS COUNTY
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary School District
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $4 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Avenal
Measure C — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 15% and other fees on pot shops.
Measure A — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles County
Measure C — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure C is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Arcadia
Measure HT — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure HT is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests by 2%. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. While the measure claims to fund parks, roads, and public safety, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
Measure SW — NO
Gambling Tax
Measure SW is a massive tax increase on sports wagering of 5%. While the measure claims to fund parks, roads, and public safety, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this massive tax increase.
City of Baldwin Park
Measure BP — NO
Sales Tax
Measure BP is a massive sales tax increase of 0.75%. While the measure claims to fund parks, roads, and public safety, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this massive tax increase.
Measure CB — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure CB is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Carson
Measure R — NO
Utility Tax
Measure R is essentially a massive tax increase. It is an extension of the current 2% utility tax rate, and it would last until ended by voters (in other words: permanently). A NO vote blocks the tax rate from continuing, effectively giving city residents a tax cut! Vote NO to lower your tax bill.
Cerritos Community College District
Measure CC — NO
Property Tax
Measure G is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Claremont
Measure CT — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure CT is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Compton Unified School District
Measure AAA — NO
Property Tax
Measure AAA is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Cudahy
Measure BA — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure BA is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Culver
Measure BL — NO
Business Tax
Measure BL is a massive tax increase on business licenses, generating an additional $10 million for the city. While the city claims the revenue will fund emergency services, parks, and homeless prevention, the measure contains loopholes allowing the money to be diverted to other projects with little accountability. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
City of Downey
Measure D — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure D is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests by 4%. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. While the measure claims to fund parks, roads, and public safety, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
Downey Unified School District
Measure K — NO
Property Tax
Measure K is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
Eastside Union School District
Measure ES — NO
Property Tax
Measure ES is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of El Monte
Measure OT — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure OT is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests by 4%. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. While the measure claims to fund public safety and public works projects, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
City of El Segundo
Measure BT — NO
Business Tax
Measure BT is a massive tax increase on businesses, generating an additional $10 million for the city. While the city claims the revenue will fund emergency services, parks, and homeless prevention, the measure contains loopholes allowing the money to be diverted to other projects with little accountability. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
Measure Y — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure Y is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Hermosa Beach
Measure B — NO
Sales Tax
Measure B is a massive sales tax increase of 0.75%. While the measure claims to fund roads and public safety, it actually contains loopholes to allow the funding to be diverted to any project. A NO vote stops this massive tax increase.
Measure T — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure T is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Measure S — NO
Property Tax
Measure S is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
Long Beach Unified School District
Measure Q — NO
Property Tax
Measure Q is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks these backroom deals and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Los Angeles
Measure SP — NO
Property Tax
Measure SP is a massive tax increase on parcels — in other words a land/property tax. While proponents claim the measure will fund parks, childcare, and “equity,” we find these claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
Measure ULA — NO
Property Tax
Measure ULA is a massive tax increase on sales and transfers of property. Revenue from the measure will allegedly fund “affordable housing programs resources for tenants at risk of homelessness,” but we find those claims dubious. “Affordable” housing programs waste taxpayer funds to benefit politically-connected developers. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase and waste of taxpayer money.
Los Angeles Community College District
Measure LA — NO
Property Tax
Measure LA is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers billions.
City of Lynwood
Measure TR — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure TR is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Malibu
Measure MC — NO
Sales Tax
Measure MC is a massive sales tax increase of 0.5%. While the measure claims to fund public safety, homeless prevention, and more, we find those claims dubious. The measure contains loopholes allowing funds to be diverted to other projects with little accountability. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
City of Monrovia
Measure MM — NO
Property Tax
Measure MM is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Monterey Park
Measure MP — NO
Sales Tax
Measure MC is a massive sales tax increase of 0.75%. While the measure claims to fund public safety, parks, homeless prevention, and more, we find those claims dubious. The measure contains loopholes allowing funds to be diverted to other projects with little accountability. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
Palmdale School District
Measure PRM — NO
Property Tax
Measure MM is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Pasadena
Measure L — NO
Property Tax
Measure L is effectively a massive tax increase on parcels — in other words a land/property tax — by continuing the current parcel tax which is set to expire. While proponents claim the measure will fund library services, we find these claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
Pasadena Area Community College District
Measure PCC — NO
Property Tax
Measure PCC is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Pico Rivera
Measure AB — NO
Business Tax
Measure AB is a massive tax increase on business licenses, generating $5.8 million for the city. While the city claims the revenue will fund emergency services, roads, and homeless prevention, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
City of Pomona
Measure PS — NO
Property Tax
Measure PS is effectively a massive tax increase on parcels — in other words a land/property tax. While proponents claim the measure will fund road improvements, we find these claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
City of San Marino
Measure Z — NO
Property Tax
Measure Z is effectively a massive tax increase on parcels — in other words a land/property tax. While proponents claim the measure will fund public safety and school improvements, we find these claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
City of Santa Monica
Measure CS — NO
Property Tax
Measure CS is a massive tax increase on transfers of property. Revenue from the measure will allegedly fund “affordable housing,” schools, and more, but we find those claims dubious. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
Measure GS — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure HT is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests by 1% and homeshares by 3%. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. While the measure claims to fund parks, roads, and public safety, we find those claims dubious. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
Measure DT — NO
Property Tax
Measure DT is a massive tax increase on sales and transfers of property. Revenue from the measure will go straight into the city general fund to be used on any project the city wishes, with little accountability. A NO vote blocks this massive tax increase.
Measure HMP — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure HMP is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Santa Monica Community College District
Measure SMC — NO
Property Tax
Measure SMC is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
City of South El Monte
Measure CM — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure CM is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Measure X — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure X is a massive tax increase on pot shops. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of South Gate
Measure PD — NO
Business Tax
Measure PD is a massive tax increase on business licenses. While the city claims the revenue will fund public safety, roads, and parks, the measure contains loopholes that allow the funding to be diverted to other projects. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
City of South Pasadena
Measure LL — NO
Property Tax
Measure LL is effectively a massive tax increase. It is an extension of the current special tax rate, and it would last until ended by voters (in other words, permanently). A NO vote blocks the tax rate from continuing, effectively giving city residents a tax cut! Vote NO to lower your tax bill.
Wiseburn Unified School District
Measure EE — NO
Property Tax
Measure EE is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this bond and saves taxpayers millions.
MARIN COUNTY
Marin County
Measure B — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $98 parcel tax on property owners, for 9 years.
Ross Elementary School District
Measure C — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $1,550 parcel tax on property owners, for 10 years.
City of Belvedere
Measure D — NO
Documentary Transfer Tax
Imposes a transfer tax on property sales of $8 per $1,000 in sales price of real property. The tax increase would last 30 years.
Town of Corte Madera
Measure E — NO
Parcel Tax
Massive tax increase! Extends an existing parcel tax of $78 on residential property and $78 per 1,000 square feet for nonresidential property, for 4 years.
Town of Fairfax
Measure F — NO
Parcel Tax
Massive tax increase! Extends an existing parcel tax of $94.50 on residential property and $94.50 per 1,500 square feet for nonresidential property, for 4 years.
City of Larkspur
Measure G — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.25%, indefinitely (permanently).
Town of San Anselmo
Measure H — NO
Parcel Tax
Massive tax increase! Extends an existing parcel tax of $70 on property owners, for 9 years.
Measure J — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, for 9 years.
City of Sausalito
Measure L — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, for 10 years.
Community Facilities District No. 2022-1
Measure M — NO
Property Tax
Authorizes a $23 million general obligation bond to purchase the "Martha property" on the Tiburon Peninsula, to be repaid through a property tax of $335 and increasing 2% annually.
County Service Area No. 27
Measure N — NO
Property Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $94.50 on residential property and $94.50 per 1,500 square feet for nonresidential property, for 4 years.
Inverness Public Utility District
Measure O — NO
Property Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $0.20 per square feet of improved parcels and a $150 parcel tax on vacant parcels, indefinitely (permanently).
MONTEREY COUNTY
Monterey County
Measure Q — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $49 on property owners, for 10 years.
Salinas Elementary School District
Measure G — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $74.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure H — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $75 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of King City
Measure I — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, for 10 years.
City of Monterey
Measure J — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 2-8% on pot shops.
Washington Union School District
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $13.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Sand City
Measure L — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Pacific Grove
Measure N — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 6% on pot shops.
City of Gonzales
Measure P — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Massive sales tax increase. The measure extends an existing 1% sales and use tax for another 20 years.
Santa Rita Union School District
Measure R — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $24.9 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
NAPA COUNTY
Napa Valley Unified School District
Measure A1 — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $200 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure A2 — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $25 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Calistoga Joint Unified School District
Measure B — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $41 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Measure S — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $249.6 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
NEVADA COUNTY
Measure V — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, for 10 years.
ORANGE COUNTY
Measure G — NO
Parcel Tax
Measure G is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. Moreover, this bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks these backroom deals and saves taxpayers millions.
Measure J — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure J is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests. It imposes the requirement on hotel booking websites to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes to the city of Anaheim at the city’s current rate of 15%, generating up to $3 million annually for the city. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. The City Council has engaged in rampant wasteful spending that needs to be fixed before they consider raising taxes on the people. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
Measure O — NO
Business Tax
Measure O is a massive tax increase on pot shops. While the measure claims to fund “homeless prevention,” “parks,” and “safety,” it contains loopholes that allow the funding to be diverted to any project the city wishes. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Measure P — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure P is a massive tax increase on out-of-town guests. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. The City Council has engaged in rampant wasteful spending that needs to be fixed before they consider raising taxes on the people. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
Measure T — NO
Business Tax
Measure T is a massive tax increase on pot shops. While the measure claims to fund “traffic,” and “law enforcement,” it contains loopholes that allow the funding to be diverted to any project the city wishes. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
Measure W — NO
Business Tax
Measure W is a massive tax increase. The measure restructures the tax code to apply a flat tax on business licenses, but raises the rates on most businesses and allows them to increase year-over-year with inflation — now at record highs. While the measure argues it will shift the tax burden to big businesses and smaller businesses will pay less, that’s not true. Home-based businesses may pay less to start, but other small businesses will suffer an increase — and all rates will increase over time with inflation. A NO vote blocks this tax increase.
Measure Y — NO
Sales Tax
Measure Y is lying to voters on the ballot because it constitutes a massive tax increase. The measure would extend the current 1% sales tax rate that voters approved in 2016, and it would last for 20 more years. A NO vote blocks the tax rate from continuing, effectively giving city residents a massive tax cut! Vote NO to lower your tax bill.
PLACER COUNTY
City of Colfax
Measure B — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 12%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Roseville
Measure C — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
Auburn Union School District
Measure E — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $45 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Rocklin
Measure F — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
Western Placer Unified School District
Measure G — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $185 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Measure J — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $120 million general obligation bond, to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $150 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
PLUMAS COUNTY
Seneca Healthcare District
General Obligation Bond — NO
Authorizes a $42 million general obligation bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
Sacramento County
Measure B — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 2-6% and other fees on pot shops.
Carmichael Recreation and Park District
Measure G — NO
General Obligation Bond
Authorizes a $31.9 million general obligation bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Elverta Joint Elementary School District
Measure P — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $4 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Rancho Murieta Community Services District
Measure R — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $316 parcel tax on property owners, annually adjusted for inflation, indefinitely (permanently).
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Rialto Unified School District
Measure A — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $340 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Colton
Measure G — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Redlands
Measure J — NO
Business License Tax
Imposes a $0.105 per square foot tax on distribution centers, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Yucca Valley
Measure K — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 12%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Upland
Measure L — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Grand Terrace
Measure M — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Needles
Measure N — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests by extending the current tax rate of 10% indefinitely (permanently).
City of Big Bear
Measure P — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 9%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Ontario
Measure Q — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Montclair
Measure R — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 7% on pot shops.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego County
Measure A — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure A is a massive tax increase on pot shops. While the measure claims to fund “parks, fire safety, roads, health, and social equity,” it contains loopholes that allow the funding to be diverted to other projects. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of San Diego
Measure B — NO
Garbage Tax
Measure B is a massive tax increase that creates a “Garbage Tax.” If this new Garbage tax is imposed, each homeowner will be forced to pay $350-500 more per year in higher taxes. In 1919 San Diegans allocated and earmarked a portion of their property tax revenues to cover trash pick up – so city politicians are enacting double-taxation with this move. A NO vote will stop the Garbage Tax. Read more information
Measure U — NO
Parcel Tax
Measure U is effectively a massive tax increase on city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. This bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks this measure and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Escondido
Measure E — NO
Sales Tax
Measure E is a massive tax increase that will cost you an extra $200 or more per year. Politicians say Measure E will fund specific areas such as “safety” and “homeless” — but they use these words only because they polled these terms and they think they will entice you into supporting the measure. In fact, the city’s own budget and fiscal forecast proves these claims to be false. Measure E does NOT require politicians to spend the new sales tax on the services claimed. Instead, the city’s own financial plans have the proceeds being diverted to cover salary hikes and overly-generous pension payouts to city workers. A NO vote blocks this tax hike. Read more information
City of Encinitas
Measure L — NO
Business Tax
No matter where you stand on the issue of legalized marijuana use, Measure L is a massive tax increase on pot shops in Encinitas. While the measure claims to fund “law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, street improvements and recreation,” it contains loopholes that allow the funding to be diverted to other projects. A NO vote will block this tax increase.
City of Imperial Beach
Measure R — NO
Hotel Tax
Measure R is a massive tax increase in Imperial Beach on out-of-town guests by 4%. While the measure and proponents may argue this tax is paid by hotels and motels, they pass that fee onto guests. The Imperial Beach City Council has engaged in rampant wasteful spending that needs to be fixed before they consider raising taxes on the people. A NO vote stops this tax increase.
City of El Cajon
Measure P — NO
Sales Tax
Measure P is a massive tax increase in El Cajon that will cost you an extra $200 or more per year. Politicians say Measure P will fund specific areas such as “safety” and “homeless” — but they use these words only because they polled these terms and they think they will entice you into supporting the measure. In fact, the city’s own budget and fiscal forecast proves these claims to be false. Measure P does NOT require politicians to spend the new sales tax on the services claimed. Instead, the city’s own financial plans have the proceeds being diverted to cover salary hikes and overly-generous pension payouts to city workers. A NO vote blocks this tax hike. Read more information
City of Lemon Grove
Measure Q — NO
Parcel Tax
Measure Q is effectively a massive tax increase on Lemon Grove city residents through a bond. Bonds are government loans that must be paid back by taxpayers. What’s worse, bond funds won’t just go toward “improving schools” — they will be given out to special interests who contribute to school board members. The school construction contracts are awarded through project labor agreements (PLAs), a type of agreement that benefits unions who support school board members and discriminates against small and minority-owned non-union companies. Moreover, this bond is being used as a replacement for improving efficiency with current resources. A NO vote blocks these backroom deals and saves taxpayers millions.
City of Solana Beach
Measure S — NO
Sales Tax
Measure S is a massive tax increase in Solana Beach that will cost you an extra $200 or more per year. Politicians say Measure S will fund specific areas such as “safety” and “homeless” — but they use these words only because they polled these terms and they think they will entice you into supporting the measure. In fact, the city’s own budget and fiscal forecast proves these claims to be false. Measure S does NOT require politicians to spend the new sales tax on the services claimed. Instead, the city’s own financial plans have the proceeds being diverted to cover salary hikes and overly-generous pension payouts to city workers. A NO vote blocks this tax hike.
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
City and County of San Francisco
Measure K — NO
Gross Receipts Tax
Massive tax increase on e-commerce businesses, tripling current taxes.
Measure L — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Massive sales tax increase. Extends an existing sales and use tax of 0.5% for 30 years.
Measure M — NO
Vacancy Tax
Imposes a massive tax on uninhabited residential property until 2054.
Measure O — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a massive parcel tax on properties until 2043.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Measure C — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $349 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Cambria Community Healthcare District
Measure G — NO
General Obligation Bond
Authorizes a $8.5 million general obligation bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
SAN MATEO COUNTY
City of Burlingame
Measure X — NO
Business License Tax
Imposes a business license tax with rates ranging from $200 to $750, and a 5% tax on pot businesses.
City of San Mateo
Measure CC — NO
Documentary Transfer Tax
Increases an existing transfer tax on property sales of $10 million or more to 1.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of East Palo Alto
Measure L — NO
Gross Receipts Tax
Increases an existing tax on landlords with five or more residential units to 2.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
Bayshore Elementary School District
Measure M — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $96 parcel tax on property owners, for 8 years.
City of Brisbane
Measure U — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
Measure O — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests by 2.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Pacifica
Measure Y — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, for 9 years.
La Honda Pescadero Unified School District
Measure R — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $15 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Redwood City School District
Measure S — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $298 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Sequioa Union High School District
Measure W — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $591.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
South San Francisco Unified School District
Measure T — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $436 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Belmont
Measure K — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 14%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Millbrae
Measure N — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 14%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of South San Francisco
Measure DD — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a tax on commercial office space with greater than 25,000 square footage, at a rate of $2.50 per square foot, indefinitely (permanently).
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Lompoc Unified School District
Measure A — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $125 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Goleta
Measure B — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
Buellton Union School District
Measure R — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $8.8 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Hope School District
Measure S — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $79 on property owners, for 5 years.
City of Solvang
Measure U — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
Guadalupe Union School District
Measure V — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $8.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure W — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $8.49 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Lompoc
Measure X — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 11%, indefinitely (permanently).
College School District
Measure Y — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $23 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Guadalupe
Measure Z — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
City of Santa Clara
Measure H — NO
Business License Tax
Imposes a business license tax on businesses of $45 per employee and on landlords of $15 per rental unit, indefinitely (permanently).
Town of Los Gatos
Measure J — NO
Business License Tax
Increases existing business license taxes by 30-120% depending on business classification, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Palo Alto
Measure K — NO
Business License Tax
Imposes a tax on office space at a rate of $0.075 per square foot occupied by a business, capped at $500,000 per business, for 35 years.
East Side Union High School District
Measure N — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $572 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Campbell Union High School District
Measure O — NO
Parcel Tax
Renews an expiring parcel tax of $85 on property owners, for 10 years.
Oak Grove School District
Measure P — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $236 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Union School District
Measure R — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $128 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Alum Rock Union School District
Measure S — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $71.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Campbell Union School District
Measure T — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $96 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District
Measure M — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $348 parcel tax on property owners, for 8 years.
Patterson Joint Unified School District
Measure E — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $74 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Santa Cruz City High School District
Measure K — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $249 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Measure L — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $122 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Santa Cruz
Measure N — NO
Vacancy Tax
Imposes a tax on residential property that has remained uninhabited for 120 or more calendar days in a year of $3,000-6,000 depending on property classification.
Measure P — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel and motel guests to 12%, and short-term residential rental guests to 14%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Watsonville
Measure R — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.5%, indefinitely (permanently).
Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District
Measure T — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a parcel tax of $36 on property owners, for 30 years.
SOLANO COUNTY
Solano County
Measure E — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1/8%, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Dixon
Measure D — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
Travis Unified School District
Measure M — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $64 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Vallejo
Measure P — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 7/8%, indefinitely (permanently).
Vacaville Unified School District
Measure Q — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $229.5 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
City of Benicia
Measure R — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 0.75%, indefinitely (permanently).
STANISLAUS COUNTY
Westside Community Health Care District
Measure D — NO
Parcel Tax
Imposes a $69 parcel tax on property owners, indefinitely (permanently).
City of Modesto
Measure H — NO
Sales & Use Tax
Increases an existing sales and use tax by 1%, indefinitely (permanently).
Waterford Unified School District
Measure J — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $5.57 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Modesto City School District
Measure L — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $198 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
TRINITY COUNTY
Measure L — NO
Hotel Tax
Massive tax increase on hotel guests to 10%, indefinitely (permanently).
YOLO COUNTY
City of Woodland
Measure K — NO
Cannabis Tax
Imposes a massive tax increase of 10% on pot shops.
Esparto Unified School District
Measure L — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $19.9 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
YUBA COUNTY
Wheatland Union High School District
Measure P — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $16 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Measure Q — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $8.7 million bond to be repaid through a property tax increase.
Plumas Lake Elementary School District
Measure R — NO
School Bond
Authorizes a $45 million bond to be repaid through a property tax i
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