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SANTA BARBARA Measure E

Santa Barbara County • 2024 • M

Passed

Result: 67.2% yes, 32.8% no (3,092 votes cast)

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The measure increases Solvang's transient occupancy tax on hotel guests by 2% to generate approximately $1,000,000 annually for tourism-related services including street repair, traffic safety, recreation programs, and emergency response. The tax increase continues indefinitely until ended by voters and includes provisions for citizen oversight and independent audits.

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