To generate approximately $940,000 annually for ten years to hire additional police officers to increase crime suppression and prevention; bolster firefighter and paramedic staffing levels and 911 emergency services; and restore and replace out-of-date equipment, shall the City of Kingsburg enact a 1 cent sales tax, requiring a citizens' oversight committee and annual reporting of expenses, with all funds generated staying in the City of Kingsburg?
2, Fresno County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 71.3% yes, 28.7% no (2,293 votes cast)
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The measure enacted a 1 cent sales tax in Kingsburg for ten years to generate approximately $940,000 annually for additional police officers, firefighter and paramedic staffing, 911 emergency services, and equipment replacement. The measure requires a citizens' oversight committee and annual expense reporting, with all funds remaining within the city.