Shall a measure to increase the Gonzales Temporary Transactions and Use Tax from one-half percent (0.5%) to one percent (1.0%), and extend the life of the tax by twenty years, subject to continued independent audit and citizen’s oversight committee review, with all funds dedicated exclusively to Gonzales programs, projects and initiatives, be adopted? The tax amendment would generate an estimated additional $600,000 annually.
2, Monterey County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 52.9% yes, 47.1% no (2,484 votes cast)
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This measure doubled Gonzales' temporary transactions and use tax from 0.5% to 1.0% and extended it for twenty years, with funds dedicated to city programs and projects under independent audit and citizen oversight. The tax increase was estimated to generate an additional $600,000 annually for the city.