To address tourism impacts on West County communities and paid only by guests, shall the measure be adopted to add an additional 4% transient occupancy tax in West County for hotels and shortterm rentals, to support sustainable paramedic emergency medical and rescue services provided by local fire agencies, and to support West County schools and education, raising approximately $2.7 million annually, with all funds exclusively used for West County, effective until amended/repealed?
1, Sonoma County • 2021 • Measure
Failed
Result: 62.4% yes, 37.6% no (16,759 votes cast)
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This measure would have added an additional 4% transient occupancy tax on hotels and short-term rentals in West County Sonoma, with revenues of approximately $2.7 million annually dedicated to local fire/paramedic services and schools. The measure failed despite receiving 62.4% yes votes, likely requiring a higher threshold for passage.