Shall the City of Calexico adopt an ordinance enacting a tax on cannabis businesses of up to $25 per square foot of space utilized, and up to 15% of gross receipts from the sale of cannabis and related products, generating approximately $700,000 annually for general City services, such as police and emergency response, parks, youth/senior services, and street repair, until ended by voters?
2, Imperial County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 73.5% yes, 26.5% no (6,867 votes cast)
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This measure enacted a tax on cannabis businesses in Calexico of up to $25 per square foot and up to 15% of gross receipts from cannabis sales. The tax was projected to generate approximately $700,000 annually for general city services including police, emergency response, parks, youth and senior services, and street repair.