Shall the measure to enact a 1/2 percent transaction and use tax (sales tax) for 10 years, providing approximately $8.4 million annually for general governmental purposes such as capital improvement projects for transportation and traffic improvements, parks, trails, and bike paths; promote economic development, fire, paramedic, police emergency response and crime prevention programs; and expand parks, recreation, senior, library, education, arts, cultural and historical programs, requiring independent audits, with funds remaining in Folsom, be adopted?
2, Sacramento County • 2018 • M
Failed
Result: 29.5% yes, 70.5% no (29,926 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure would have enacted a 0.5% sales tax in Sacramento for 10 years to generate approximately $8.4 million annually for various city services and infrastructure projects including transportation, parks, public safety, and community programs. The measure failed with only 29.5% voter approval.