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Establish a half-cent sales tax in San Carlos for 14 years, estimated to provide $6 million annually for general city services. Listed uses include streets, drainage, parks, infrastructure and emergency response. Independent audits and local control of funds are required.
Official source: https://smcacre.gov/elections/november-3-2026-statewide-general-election
Approval requirement: Majority (county listing).
To provide funding for San Carlos city services, such as keeping local streets, sidewalks, storm drains, parks, and community facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained; fixing streets and potholes; relieving traffic congestion; repairing aging infrastructure; and supporting fire protection, paramedic, crime prevention, and 911 emergency response; shall City of San Carlos’ ordinance establishing a one-half cent sales tax be adopted, providing $6,000,000 annually for general government use for 14 years, with independent audits and all funds locally-controlled?
Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 3). Wording transcribed from the official filing; line breaks and spacing normalized.
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Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 3)
Content reviewed 2026-10-08. Source files checked 2026-10-08. Links open the county’s current files, which may change after review.
18 of 26 recorded Sales Tax measures in San Mateo passed between 2004 and 2024.
Same county and broad measure type. These measures may have different purposes and voting rules. Historical outcomes are not a forecast.
Recent records from this comparison:
SAN MATEO Measure AA
SAN MATEO Measure R
SAN MATEO Measure U
SAN MATEO Measure Y
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