Passed
Result: 68.5% yes, 31.5% no (11,768 votes cast)
This measure converts Merced's existing ½ percent sales tax into a special tax that will continue until March 31, 2044, generating approximately $8 million annually for police protection (95%) and road maintenance (5%). The measure maintains current tax rates rather than creating a new tax, and includes provisions for annual audits and citizen oversight.