Shall the Orange Cove's measure increasing the utility users tax on gas, electricity, and telephone from seven to ten percent and initiating a use tax on water use at ten percent to raise an estimated $346,832 annually in perpetuity, with citizen oversight, to maintain and not have to cut or lose general city services like police officers, park facilities, job creation, job training, recreational activities, and other city services be adopted?
2, Fresno County • 2021 • Measure
Failed
Result: 31.8% yes, 68.2% no (494 votes cast)
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The measure would have increased Orange Cove's utility tax on gas, electricity, and telephone services from 7% to 10% and established a new 10% tax on water use. The tax increases were estimated to generate $346,832 annually to fund general city services including police, parks, and recreational programs.