Shall a measure be adopted enacting a one‐half cent (1/2%) special transactions and use (sales) tax for ten (10) years, generating approximately $280,000 annually in dedicated revenue that shall be used solely for the Escalon Police Department for maintaining and enhancing staffing levels, as well as funding police training, capital, equipment and operating budget?
2, San Joaquin County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 56.4% yes, 43.6% no (2,119 votes cast)
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This measure would have enacted a 0.5% sales tax in Escalon for ten years to generate approximately $280,000 annually dedicated solely to funding the Escalon Police Department's staffing, training, equipment, and operations. The measure failed despite receiving 56.4% support, likely requiring a two-thirds majority for approval.