Kern County Measure Z - California Living Museum Zoo Improvement and Conservation Act of 2026
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: electionsapps.kerncounty.com
Kern County, California
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Kern County would add a 0.125% sales tax to fund repairs, animal care, and improvements at CALM Zoo. People making taxable purchases in the county would pay about one cent for every $8 spent.
Proposed by: Citizen initiative petition by the Protect CALM Zoo committee (president Jim Damian), placed by the Board of Supervisors
A campaign committee led by local businessman Jim Damian, with CALM Foundation board members. It wants a sales tax just for the zoo to fix aging buildings, protect animals from heat and grow exhibits.
Source: theloopnewspaper.com
A YES vote means
Approve the 0.125% county sales tax for CALM Zoo.
A NO vote means
Reject the new sales tax; CALM Zoo would not receive this proposed tax funding.
Sources: kernvote.com · protectcalmzoo.org