Passed
Result: 54.6% yes, 45.4% no (76,249 votes cast)
This ballot measure increased the sales tax by 0.5% in unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County to generate approximately $10 million annually for various county services including wildfire response, affordable housing, mental health programs, public safety, road maintenance, and homelessness reduction. The tax increase will remain in effect until voters decide to end it in a future election.