To maintain 911 police emergency response times; violent crime prevention/property investigations; school safety; youth, recreation, senior programs; storm drains/pollution prevention; retain/recruit experienced police officers; protect and maintain open space/parks; address homelessness; other essential City services; shall an ordinance be adopted establishing a local, half-cent sales tax for 15 years, providing $3,200,000 annually, with citizens’ oversight, annual audits, all funds spent only in Martinez?
2, Contra Costa County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 72.9% yes, 27.1% no (16,910 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure established a 0.5% local sales tax in Martinez for 15 years to fund police services, parks and recreation programs, infrastructure maintenance, and other city services, generating approximately $3.2 million annually. The measure included provisions for citizen oversight and annual audits, with all funds required to be spent within Martinez city limits.