To generate approximately $953,000 annually to build a new police station and restore or replace out-of-date police equipment. Revenues will also be used to fix city streets needing repair and to pay escalating pension obligations and other general fund obligations, with the remainder going to a reserve account. Shall the City of Fowler enact a 1 cent sales tax, requiring an annual reporting of expenses, with all funds generating staying in the City of Fowler?
2, Fresno County • 2018 • M
Failed
Result: 55.5% yes, 44.5% no (1,853 votes cast)
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This measure would have enacted a 1-cent sales tax in Fowler, California to generate approximately $953,000 annually for building a new police station, replacing police equipment, fixing city streets, paying pension obligations, and creating a reserve fund. The measure required annual expense reporting and mandated that all revenues remain within the city.