To maintain fiscal stability; neighborhood police patrols; police/firefighter recruitment/retention; rapid emergency/medical response times; anti-gang/youth violence prevention programs; pothole/road repairs; answer 911 calls; prevent theft, property, burglary, robbery, auto-related crimes; essential City services; shall the measure be adopted approving an ordinance establishing a half-cent sales tax, raising approximately
$2,500,000 annually for 15 years, with citizens’ oversight, independent audits, and all funds spent locally?
2, Merced County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 66.6% yes, 33.4% no (8,316 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
The measure established a half-cent sales tax in Merced for 15 years, generating approximately $2.5 million annually to fund police and fire services, emergency response, road repairs, crime prevention programs, and other city services. The measure included provisions for citizen oversight and independent audits to ensure funds are spent locally.