City of Orange Measure I: City of Orange Public Safety/Essential Services Measure
Source: livevoterturnout.com
What does this measure do?
Measure I would raise the sales tax in the City of Orange by one cent per dollar, from 7.75% to 8.75%, for 13 years to pay for general city services like police, fire, parks, and streets. Shoppers would pay about $37 million a year more; groceries and prescriptions are not taxed.
Proposed by: Orange City Council
The city's elected council. It asked voters to approve a 1-cent sales tax for 13 years to help close a projected $27.6 million deficit. A new local tax needs voter approval.
Source: cityoforange.org
A YES vote means
Orange's sales tax rises from 7.75% to 8.75% for 13 years, raising about $37 million a year for general city services, with an independent oversight committee.
A NO vote means
Orange's sales tax stays at 7.75%, and the city must close its budget gap without this money.
Sources: cityoforange.org · voiceofoc.org
Sources: ocvote.gov2