Shall the measure to maintain fire protection, 9-1-1 emergency response, public safety, snow removal; reduce wildfire threats; prevent Lake pollution; repair streets/ potholes, keep public areas safe/ clean; retain local jobs/ businesses; protect long- term financial stability; provide other City services by establishing a 1¢ transactions/ use (“ sales”) tax providing approximately $5,400,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, all funds only for South Lake Tahoe, be adopted?
2, El Dorado County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 63.7% yes, 36.3% no (9,107 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure establishes a 1-cent sales tax in South Lake Tahoe to fund fire protection, emergency response, public safety, snow removal, wildfire reduction, environmental protection, street repairs, and other city services, generating approximately $5.4 million annually. The tax remains in effect until voters choose to end it and requires regular audits with all funds designated exclusively for South Lake Tahoe use.