To fund general municipal expenses such as police, fire, roads and recreation, shall the City of Willits tax cannabis (marijuana) businesses at annual rates not to exceed $10 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation), 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis businesses, and 4% for all other cannabis businesses; which is expected to generate an estimated $250,000 to $400,000 annually and will be levied until repealed by the voters or the City Council?
2, Mendocino County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 74.7% yes, 25.3% no (1,548 votes cast)
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The measure authorized the City of Willits to impose annual taxes on cannabis businesses at rates up to $10 per square foot for cultivation, 6% of gross receipts for retail, and 4% for other cannabis operations. The tax was expected to generate $250,000 to $400,000 annually for general municipal expenses including police, fire, roads, and recreation.