To reduce the threat of wildfires; enhance fire protection and 911 emergency response; maintain law enforcement; repair damaged roads; protect water quality, open space; retain and attract jobs and businesses; and other general services, shall Mariposa County’s existing transient occupancy tax paid only by hotel/short-term rental guests be increased by 2%, providing $3,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, all funds used locally?
1, Mariposa County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 59.8% yes, 40.2% no (8,098 votes cast)
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This measure increased Mariposa County's transient occupancy tax (paid by hotel and short-term rental guests) by 2% to generate approximately $3 million annually for various county services including fire protection, emergency response, law enforcement, road repairs, and water quality protection. The tax increase requires independent audits and can only be ended by voter approval.