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REPORT - REVENUE BALLOT MEASURE
BACKGROUND: Over the years the City has asked the voters to approve additional Transaction and Use Taxes to augment City services, or to provide additional revenue in times of financial crisis. General tax measures require approval by a simple majority of voters, and may be used for any service provided by the City through its General Fund. Special taxes require a two-thirds majority approval from the voters, and may only be used for specified purposes. The revenue generated by special taxes go to Special Revenue Funds and are completely separate from the General Fund. Here are the three tax measures approved by voters that are currently in place:
• In 2004, voters approved a special public safety tax to pay for additional Police, Fire, and Violence Prevention (Gang Prevention) services. This tax is scheduled to end in 2025.
• In 2010, during the Great Recession, voters approved a general tax to maintain City services in light of extensive budge...
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