To maintain essential/general services, such as fire protection/paramedic services; wildfire/natural disaster emergency preparedness; 911 emergency response times; public safety; equipping first responders; fixing streets/potholes; school protective services, shall the City of Paso Robles adopt a measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax providing approximately $10,000,000 annually, expiring in 12 years unless ended earlier by voters, requiring annual audits, independent citizen oversight, public spending disclosure, and all funds only for Paso Robles?
2, San Luis Obispo County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 56.6% yes, 43.4% no (14,869 votes cast)
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This measure established a 1-cent sales tax in Paso Robles to fund general city services including fire protection, emergency response, public safety, and street maintenance, generating approximately $10 million annually for 12 years. The measure includes requirements for annual audits, citizen oversight, and public spending disclosure with all funds restricted to use within Paso Robles.