Shall the Pacific Grove Municipal Code be amended to increase the City of Pacific Grove’s current 1% sales tax to 1.5% as a general tax beginning January 1, 2021 to generate a long-term yield estimated at $1,000,000 annually, to fund capital needs; maintain public safety and emergency preparation; enhance the City’s infrastructure of parks, trails, beaches and trees; invest in community facilities and spaces; and provide general local City services, with all revenues requiring an annual independent audit?
2, Monterey County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 59.8% yes, 40.2% no (8,971 votes cast)
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This measure increased Pacific Grove's sales tax from 1% to 1.5% beginning January 1, 2021, generating an estimated $1 million annually as general revenue for the city. The funds can be used for capital needs, public safety, infrastructure maintenance, community facilities, and general city services, with revenues subject to annual independent audits.