(INITIATIVE) Shall the measure be adopted to: increase the City of San Diego’s 10.5% hotel visitor tax to 11.75, 12.75, and 13.75 percentage points, depending on hotel location, through at least 2061, designated to fund convention center expansion, modernization, promotion and operations, homelessness services and programs, and street repairs; and authorize related bonds; with a citizens’ oversight committee and audits by the City Auditor?
2, San Diego County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 65.2% yes, 34.8% no (366,373 votes cast)
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The measure would have increased San Diego's hotel visitor tax from 10.5% to between 11.75% and 13.75% depending on location through at least 2061, with revenues designated for convention center expansion, homelessness services, and street repairs. It would have also authorized related bonds and established citizen oversight and auditing requirements.