Santa Cruz County, California ballot measures

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $44 million in bonds for the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to renovate and modernize classrooms, expand workshops, replace roofs, and upgrade fire alarms and communication systems, requiring an average levy below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $44 million in bonds for the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to renovate and modernize classrooms, expand workshops, replace roofs, and upgrade fire alarms and communication systems, requiring an average levy below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District to issue $7.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District to issue $7.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported replacing the City of Capitola's existing 0.25% sales tax with a 0.5% sales tax for 10 years to fund city services.

A "no" vote opposed replacing the City of Capitola's existing 0.25% sales tax with a 0.5% sales tax for 10 years to fund city services.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County to issue $221.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $29 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County to issue $221.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $29 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported renewing Lakeside Joint School District's $647 parcel tax for eight years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing Lakeside Joint School District's $647 parcel tax for eight years.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Live Oak School District to issue $45.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Live Oak School District to issue $45.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $315 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, expand career and technical education programs, and replace outdated plumbing and electrical systems, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $315 million in bonds for the district to renovate classrooms, expand career and technical education programs, and replace outdated plumbing and electrical systems, requiring levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

A "yes" vote supported repealing all fixed water charges, except for the regular Service Charge and the Private Fire Service Charge, and limiting future increases to the regular Water Service Charge to 2% per calendar year until January 1, 2049.

A "no" vote opposed repealing all fixed water charges, except for the regular Service Charge and the Private Fire Service Charge, and limiting future increases to the regular Water Service Charge to 2% per calendar year until January 1, 2049.

A "yes" vote supported the City of Santa Cruz levying a two-cents per ounce tax on the wholesale distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages, such as sodas and energy drinks, for general city funding.

A "no" vote opposed the City of Santa Cruz levying a two-cents per ounce tax on the wholesale distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages, such as sodas and energy drinks, for general city funding.

A "yes" vote supported levying a $87 annual parcel tax to fund projects related to drinking water sources, rivers, creeks, groundwater, beaches, and parks, reducing wildfire risks, and preserving wildlife, habitats, working lands, and agriculture.

A "no" vote opposed levying a $87 annual parcel tax to fund projects related to drinking water sources, rivers, creeks, groundwater, beaches, and parks, reducing wildfire risks, and preserving wildlife, habitats, working lands, and agriculture.

A "yes" vote supported changing Scotts Valley's 1992 business license ordinance to raise the base rate from $90 to $150 per business, with incremental rate increases for larger businesses based on gross receipts, to provide city funding.

A "no" vote opposed changing Scotts Valley's 1992 business license ordinance to raise the base rate from $90 to $150 per business, with incremental rate increases for larger businesses based on gross receipts, to provide city funding.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District to issue $24.5 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $17 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District to issue $24.5 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $17 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Scotts Valley Unified School District to issue $85.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $49 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Scotts Valley Unified School District to issue $85.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $49 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Soquel Union Elementary School District to issue $73.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Soquel Union Elementary School District to issue $73.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported changing the eligibility requirement for appointment to all Boards and Commissions from being a registered voter to being a resident of the City of Watsonville.

A "no" vote opposed changing the eligibility requirement for appointment to all Boards and Commissions from being a registered voter to being a resident of the City of Watsonville.

A "yes" vote supported amending the Charter of Watsonville in several ways, including addressing staff positions and city regulations, updating the ordinance publication process and attorney hiring requirements, revising the qualifications and duties of the City Manager, modifying Council meeting requirements, allowing the Council to set compensation for Planning Commissioners, converting the Library Board into a Commission, allowing Councilmembers to receive employment benefits, adjusting the Mayor's salary, and removing or revising outdated provisions to align with current law.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Charter of Watsonville in several ways, including addressing staff positions and city regulations, updating the ordinance publication process and attorney hiring requirements, revising the qualifications and duties of the City Manager, modifying Council meeting requirements, allowing the Council to set compensation for Planning Commissioners, converting the Library Board into a Commission, allowing Councilmembers to receive employment benefits, adjusting the Mayor's salary, and removing or revising outdated provisions to align with current law.

A "yes" vote supported adopting a new special tax for the Zayante Fire Protection District, replacing the existing $68 per parcel tax, with rates of $50 for vacant parcels under 5 acres, $100 for vacant parcels 5 acres or more, and $290 for residential, commercial, and other improved parcels, with an annual adjustment not to exceed the CPI.

A "no" vote opposed adopting a new special tax for the Zayante Fire Protection District, replacing the existing $68 per parcel tax, with rates of $50 for vacant parcels under 5 acres, $100 for vacant parcels 5 acres or more, and $290 for residential, commercial, and other improved parcels, with an annual adjustment not to exceed the CPI.

A "yes" vote supported renewing for eight years an existing parcel tax of $99 per parcel, thereby generating approximately $61,000 annually.

A "no" vote opposed renewing for eight years an existing parcel tax of $99 per parcel, thereby generating approximately $61,000 annually.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $44 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $44 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $1.3 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $1.3 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $675,000 in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $18 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $675,000 in bonds, with the bond revenue going to fund improvements to classrooms and facilities, and requiring an estimated levy of $18 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pajaro Valley Health Care District to issue $116,000,000 in bonds to fund Watsonville Community Hospital upgrades, renovations, and expansions and levy a property tax of $24 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pajaro Valley Health Care District to issue $116,000,000 in bonds to fund Watsonville Community Hospital upgrades, renovations, and expansions and levy a property tax of $24 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%, thus increasing the total sales tax rate from 9.25% to 9.75%.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5%, thus increasing the total sales tax rate from 9.25% to 9.75%.

A "yes" vote supported amending the municipal code to:

• require that no amendments to the general plan or zoning ordinance that would increase allowable height limits or Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for development projects can be adopted without a vote of the people, and
• increase the inclusionary requirements to at least 25% for developments with 30 or more housing units.
  

A "no" vote opposed amending the municipal code to:

• require that no amendments to the general plan or zoning ordinance that would increase allowable height limits or Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for development projects can be adopted without a vote of the people, and
• increase the inclusionary requirements to at least 25% for developments with 30 or more housing units.

A "yes" vote supported increasing the Santa Cruz County sales tax by 0.5%, with revenue going to wildfire response and prevention, affordable housing, mental health and substance abuse programs, public safety, roads, parks and recreation, and programs to reduce homelessness.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the Santa Cruz County sales tax by 0.5%.

A "yes" vote supported allowing the fire district to issue $22.24 million in bonds and enact a tax of $27.50 per $100,000 of assessed value to repay the bonds through maturity.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the fire district to issue $22.24 million in bonds and enact a tax of $27.50 per $100,000 of assessed value to repay the bonds through maturity.

A "yes" vote supported renewing the school parcel tax at the rate of $168 per parcel for seven years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the school parcel tax at the rate of $168 per parcel for seven years.

A "yes" vote supported enacting a tax of $36 per parcel for 30 years to provide funding for certain building projects.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a tax of $36 per parcel for 30 years to provide funding for certain building projects.

A "yes" vote supported levying a parcel tax of $348 per parcel for 8 years to fund school programs and facilities.

A "no" vote opposed levying a parcel tax of $348 per parcel for 8 years to fund school programs and facilities.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $249 million in bonds for school updates and repairs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $249 million in bonds for school updates and repairs.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $122 million in bonds for school updates and repairs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $122 million in bonds for school updates and repairs.

A "yes" vote supported enacting an Empty Home Tax on residences that are in use less than 120 days per calendar year in the amount of $6,000 per single-family residence, $6,000 per parcel with six or fewer units, and $3,000 per year on condominiums and residential units with seven or more units, with revenue allocated toward housing projects.

A "no" vote opposed enacting an Empty Home Tax on residences that are in use less than 120 days per calendar year in the amount of $6,000 per single-family residence, $6,000 per parcel with six or fewer units, and $3,000 per year on condominiums and residential units with seven or more units, with revenue allocated toward housing projects.

A "yes" vote supported amending the General Plan and Downtown Plan to: (1) prohibit construction of the proposed Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Project and relocation of the Downtown Farmers Market; (2) require development of affordable housing on certain Downtown City-owned surface parking lots; and (3) designate the use of surplus parking district revenue for Downtown affordable housing development projects, alternative transportation programs for downtown workers and other non-parking related expenditures.

A "no" vote opposed amending the General Plan and Downtown Plan to: (1) prohibit construction of the proposed Downtown Library and Affordable Housing Project and relocation of the Downtown Farmers Market; (2) require development of affordable housing on certain Downtown City-owned surface parking lots; and (3) designate the use of surplus parking district revenue for Downtown affordable housing development projects, alternative transportation programs for downtown workers and other non-parking related expenditures.

A "yes" vote supported increasing the hotel tax from 11% to 12% for hotels, motels, and inns, and from 11% to 14% for short-term residential vacation rentals.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the hotel tax from 11% to 12% for hotels, motels, and inns, and from 11% to 14% for short-term residential vacation rentals.

A "yes" vote supported amending provisions of the Watsonville General Plan as provided in the Watsonville Planned Growth and Farmland Protection Initiative.

A "no" vote opposed amending provisions of the Watsonville General Plan as provided in the Watsonville Planned Growth and Farmland Protection Initiative.

A "yes" vote supported enacting a one-half cent sales tax to provide funding for Watsonville’s general services.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a one-half cent sales tax to provide funding for Watsonville’s general services.

A "yes" vote supported maintaining the restrictions on growth approved by the voters in 2002 until 2040, with the exception of any property identified by the City Council during the General Plan update, subject to community input, as being well suited for development that would create local jobs, parks, and safe spaces for kids to play, or housing for working families, seniors, and residents with disabilities.

A "no" vote opposed maintaining the restrictions on growth approved by the voters in 2002 until 2040, with the exception of any property identified by the City Council during the General Plan update, subject to community input, as being well suited for development that would create local jobs, parks, and safe spaces for kids to play, or housing for working families, seniors, and residents with disabilities.

A “yes” vote supported amending the Santa Cruz city charter to allocate 20% of the revenue from the city's marijuana business tax to youth and early childhood development programs and services.

A “no” vote opposed this measure to amend the Santa Cruz city charter to allocate 20% of the revenue from the city's marijuana business tax to youth and early childhood development programs and services.

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to issue up to $30.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety and security, repairs to wiring, plumbing, and roofs, and classroom construction and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50.07 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District to issue up to $30.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety and security, repairs to wiring, plumbing, and roofs, and classroom construction and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $50.07 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “yes” vote supported authorizing for seven years an annual parcel tax of $164 per parcel per year, thereby generating an estimated $328,000 per year for academic programs in the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing for seven years an annual parcel tax of $164 per parcel per year, thereby generating an estimated $328,000 per year for academic programs in the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District.

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Scotts Valley Unified School District to issue up to $49 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to health, safety and ventilation and repair of roofs, plumbing, sewer and electrical systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $32 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Scotts Valley Unified School District to issue up to $49 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to health, safety and ventilation and repair of roofs, plumbing, sewer and electrical systems and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $32 per $100,000 in assessed value.