City of Santa Maria Measure C2026: Sales Tax Ballot Measure
Source: content.civicplus.com
What does this measure do?
Measure C adds a half-cent general sales tax in Santa Maria, raising the rate from 8.75% to 9.25% and bringing in about $13 million a year for city services like roads, parks, the library, and the aquatic center. Shoppers pay 50 cents more per $100 spent; groceries and medicine are not taxed.
Proposed by: Santa Maria City Council (vote of June 19, 2026)
The city's elected council. It asked voters to approve a half-cent sales tax, raising the rate from 8.75% to 9.25%, for roads, parks and the library. A new local tax needs voter approval.
Source: cityofsantamaria.org
A YES vote means
The city sales tax rises by half a cent to 9.25%, raising about $13 million a year for city services, with a citizens oversight committee and yearly spending reports.
A NO vote means
The sales tax stays at 8.75%, and the city does not get the extra $13 million a year.
Sources: cityofsantamaria.org · keyt.com