To fund general San José services, including fire protection, disaster preparedness, 911 emergency response, street repair, youth programs, addressing homelessness, and supporting vulnerable residents, shall an ordinance be adopted increasing the cardroom tax rate from 15% to 16.5%, applying the tax to third party providers at these rates: up to $25,000,000 at 5%; $25,000,001 to $30,000,000 at 7.5%; and over $30,000,000 at 10%, increasing card tables by 30, generating approximately $15,000,000 annually, until repealed?
2, Santa Clara County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 72.6% yes, 27.4% no (393,438 votes cast)
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This measure increased San José's cardroom tax rate from 15% to 16.5% and established a tiered tax system for third-party providers ranging from 5% to 10% based on revenue levels, while also allowing 30 additional card tables. The measure was expected to generate approximately $15 million annually for general city services.