Shall the measure adopting an ordinance to maintain City of Manteca services, such as fire protection; emergency response times/disaster preparedness; keeping public spaces safe/clean; pothole/street repairs; crime prevention; local business/jobs support; youth/teen recreation and after-school programs; and other general services, by establishing a 1¢ per dollar (1.0%) sales tax until ended by voters, generating approximately $12,000,000 annually, with independent citizen oversight, and all funds used locally, be adopted?
2, San Joaquin County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 47.9% yes, 52.1% no (33,558 votes cast)
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This measure would have established a 1% sales tax in Manteca to fund various city services including fire protection, emergency response, street repairs, crime prevention, and youth programs, generating approximately $12 million annually with citizen oversight until repealed by voters. The measure failed with 47.9% support.