Shall the measure to maintain and improve essential Calaveras County services including emergency fire district response and protection, Sheriff’s patrols helping prevent thefts/burglaries, road/pothole repairs, attracting/retaining businesses and other County services and infrastructure by increasing the transient occupancy tax (paid only by hotel/motel/short-term rental guests) from 6% to 12%, providing approximately $600,000 annually until ended by voters, with audits, and all funds used locally, be adopted?
1, Calaveras County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 63.1% yes, 36.9% no (20,926 votes cast)
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This measure increased Calaveras County's transient occupancy tax from 6% to 12% on hotel, motel, and short-term rental stays to generate approximately $600,000 annually for county services including fire protection, sheriff patrols, and road maintenance. The tax increase applies only to visitors staying in temporary accommodations and requires audits with all funds used locally.