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2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 8

• Ackerman School District, California, Measure G, Bowman Charter School improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supports authorizing $4 million in bonds to improve Bowman Charter School by replacing outdated heating and ventilation systems and modernizing classrooms and school facilities, requiring levies of $26.85 per $100,000 assessed value.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing $4 million in bonds to improve Bowman Charter School by replacing outdated heating and ventilation systems and modernizing classrooms and school facilities, requiring levies of $26.85 per $100,000 assessed value.

• Auburn, California, Measure F, Increase Hotel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports increasing the transient occupancy tax on hotel rent by 2% matching nearby city rates to fund police, fire, pothole repairs, parks, and general maintenance.

A "no" vote opposes increasing the transient occupancy tax on hotel rent by 2% matching nearby city rates to fund police, fire, pothole repairs, parks, and general maintenance.

• Colfax High School Facilities Improvement District No. 3, California, Measure H, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supports authorizing $21 million in bonds to repair Colfax High School's roofs and outdated gas systems, upgrade classrooms and plumbing, and remove asbestos and lead paint, requiring levies of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing $21 million in bonds to repair Colfax High School's roofs and outdated gas systems, upgrade classrooms and plumbing, and remove asbestos and lead paint, requiring levies of $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation.

• Elverta Joint Elementary School District, California, Measure J, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $29.14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Foresthill Fire Protection District, California, Measure D, Fire Protection and Medical Services Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported extending the special parcel tax of $268.38 per year, with a $7 annual increase for inflation, to fund emergency medical services and fire protection in Foresthill.

A "no" vote opposed extending the special parcel tax of $268.38 per year, with a $7 annual increase for inflation, to fund emergency medical services and fire protection in Foresthill.

• Loomis, California, Measure C, Transaction and Use Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported continuing the existing one-quarter percent transaction and use tax to fund general government services, such as keeping the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center open.

A "no" vote opposed continuing the existing one-quarter percent transaction and use tax to fund general government services, such as keeping the Loomis Library and Community Learning Center open.

• Loomis Union School District, California, Measure E, School Repair Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $48 million in bonds to upgrade pre-K through 8th grade classrooms, labs, and restrooms, fix roofs and utilities, and remove hazardous materials, requiring an estimated levy of $27 per $100,000 of assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $48 million in bonds to upgrade pre-K through 8th grade classrooms, labs, and restrooms, fix roofs and utilities, and remove hazardous materials, requiring an estimated levy of $27 per $100,000 of assessed value.

• Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln, California, Measure B, Transportation Projects Bond Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 0.5% sales tax in Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln to fund transportation projects.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 0.5% sales tax in Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln to fund transportation projects.

• Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, California, Measure O, Fire Services Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing $415 million in bonds and enacting a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing $415 million in bonds and enacting a property tax, estimated at $19 per $100,000 assessed value, while bonds are outstanding.

2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Auburn Union School District, California, Measure E, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Auburn Union School District to issue $45,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $28 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Auburn Union School District to issue $45,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $28 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Colfax, California, Measure B, Increase in Transient Occupancy Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 10% with revenue dedicated to general city services.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax from 8% to 10% with revenue dedicated to general city services.

• Elverta Joint Elementary School District, California, Measure P, Elementary School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue $4,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Rocklin, California, Measure F, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported increasing the hotel tax from 8% to 10% to fund general services and including campgrounds in what is taxed under the hotel tax.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the hotel tax from 8% to 10% to fund general services and including campgrounds in what is taxed under the hotel tax.

• Roseville, California, Measure C, Increase in the Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported increasing the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 10% for general city services.

A “no” vote opposed increasing the transient occupancy tax from 6% to 10% for general city services.

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, California, Measure J, Middle and High School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $23 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $120,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund middle and high school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $23 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Twin Rivers Unified School District, California, Measure K, Elementary School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $150,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $37 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Twin Rivers Unified School District to issue $150,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund elementary school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $37 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Western Placer Unified School District, California, Measure G, School Improvements Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Western Placer Unified School District to issue $185,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $54 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Western Placer Unified School District to issue $185,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $54 per $100,000 in assessed value.

June 7

• North Lake Tahoe Transient Occupancy Tax Area, California, Measure A, Hotel Tax Reauthorization (June 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported reauthorizing the 2% North Lake Tahoe Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) hotel tax that is remitted to Placer County by lodging owners, which was otherwise set to expire on September 30, 2022.

A "no" vote opposed reauthorizing the 2% North Lake Tahoe Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) hotel tax that is remitted to Placer County by lodging owners, thereby letting the tax expire on September 30, 2022.

2021

See also: California 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Northstar Community Services District, California, Measure U, Fire Services Parcel Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing for 10 years an annual parcel tax of $219 per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $450,000 per year for wildfire prevention efforts.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing for 10 years an annual parcel tax of $219 per parcel to fund fire protection services.

September 14

• Truckee Fire Protection District, California, Measure T, Parcel Tax (September 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing for 8 years an annual parcel tax of $179 per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $3,700,00 per year for wildfire protection.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing for 8 years an annual parcel tax of $179 per parcel.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Auburn, California, Measure S, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for 7 years generating an estimated $2.56 million per year for general services including law enforcement, fire services, and code enforcement services, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Auburn from 7.25% to 8.25%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 1% for 7 years generating an estimated $2.56 million per year for general services including law enforcement, fire services, and code enforcement services, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Auburn at 7.25%.

• Placer County, California, Measure F, Civil Service System Code Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the functions and duties of the civil service commission to hear employee complaints, disciplinary appeals, and other employee hearings.

A “no” vote opposed amending the functions and duties of the civil service commission to hear employee complaints, disciplinary appeals, and other employee hearings.

• Placer County, California, Measure G, County Executive Officer Authority Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported amending the county charter to give the county executive officer authority to appoint, suspend, and remove appointed department heads.

A “no” vote opposed amending the county charter to give the county executive officer authority to appoint, suspend, and remove appointed department heads.

• Placer County, California, Measure H, Bid Threshold Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the county charter to remove bid threshold requirements that contradict state law.

A “no” vote opposed amending the county charter to remove bid threshold requirements that contradict state law.

• Placer County, California, Measure I, Elected Official Eligibility Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the county charter to require elected officials to be county residents during their entire term and for at least thirty days prior to nomination papers being filed.

A “no” vote opposed amending the county charter to require elected officials to be county residents during their entire term and for at least thirty days prior to nomination papers being filed.

• Roseville, California, Measure J, Charter Amendments (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to bring sections into compliance with state law and the municipal code including changes to word choices, updates to the time of the city council's regular meetings, authorize the city council to determine whether public works contracts should be contracted or completed by city employees, and update sections to reflect previous changes made to eligibility and procedure for city council elections.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to bring sections into compliance with state law and the municipal code including changes to word choices, updates to the time of the city council's regular meetings, authorize the city council to determine whether public works contracts should be contracted or completed by city employees, and update sections to reflect previous changes made to eligibility and procedure for city council elections.

• Roseville, California, Measure K, City Council Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish that a partial term of less than two years does not count towards a council member's term limit, but a combination of an appointment to a vacant seat and an election that exceeds two years together will count as a term.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish that a partial term of less than two years does not count towards a council member's term limit, but a combination of an appointment to a vacant seat and an election that exceeds two years together will count as a term.

• Roseville, California, Measure L, Mayor and Vice-Mayor Terms Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish a system for appointing a vice-mayor and mayor through the by-district elections for city council and determine that the term limit for each individual will be two years as vice-mayor followed by two years as mayor.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish a system for appointing a vice-mayor and mayor through the by-district elections for city council and determine that the term limit for each individual will be two years as vice-mayor followed by two years as mayor.

• Roseville, California, Measure M, City Council Vacancy Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish a process for filling vacancies on city council, determine that a city council position becomes vacant if a council member moves out of their district, permit the city council to begin the process of filling a vacancy before it occurs, establish that appointed or elected individuals to vacant positions must serve the remainder of the term, and require vacancies for the positions of mayor and vice mayor to be filled on a rotation.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish a process for filling vacancies on city council, determine that a city council position becomes vacant if a council member moves out of their district, permit the city council to begin the process of filling a vacancy before it occurs, establish that appointed or elected individuals to vacant positions must serve the remainder of the term, and require vacancies for the positions of mayor and vice mayor to be filled on a rotation.

• Roseville, California, Measure N, City Council Special Meetings Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the city manager and city attorney to call special meetings of the city council, require a 72 hour notice for special meetings instead of a 24 hour notice, and permit special meeting notice to be distributed electronically.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the city manager and city attorney to call special meetings of the city council, require a 72 hour notice for special meetings instead of a 24 hour notice, and permit special meeting notice to be distributed electronically.

• Roseville, California, Measure O, Bid Limits Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to raise the sealed bid limit to $75,000, remove the annual adjustment for inflation and deflation, and allow notification of bids to be posted online or in a newspaper rather than requiring both.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to raise the sealed bid limit to $75,000, remove the annual adjustment for inflation and deflation, and allow notification of bids to be posted online or in a newspaper rather than requiring both.

• Roseville, California, Measure P, Personnel Administration Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the personnel board to fill vacancies by appointment and permit the personnel board to apply waivers to the applicant examination process.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the personnel board to fill vacancies by appointment and permit the personnel board to apply waivers to the applicant examination process.

• Roseville, California, Measure Q, Utility Services Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to prohibit the provision of retail potable water outside the city and transfer authority to set nonresidential electric rates from the city manager to the city council.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to prohibit the provision of retail potable water outside the city and transfer authority to set nonresidential electric rates from the city manager to the city council.

• Roseville, California, Measure R, Commission Establishment Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish the Independent Redistricting Commission with the authority to redraw city council district boundaries following each federal decennial census.

A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish the Independent Redistricting Commission with the authority to redraw city council district boundaries following each federal decennial census.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Eureka Union School District, California, Measure A, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Colfax Elementary School District, California, Measure B, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Western Placer Unified School District, California, Measure D, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Yuba Community College District, California, Measure C, Bond Issue (March 2020) d
• Los Rios Community College District, California, Measure E, Bond Issue (March 2020) d

2019

May 7

See also: May 7, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Placer Hills Fire Protection District Parcel Tax a
• Measure B: Foresthill Fire Protection District Parcel Tax a

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Rocklin Parcel Tax a
• Measure B: Roseville Sales Tax a
• Measure C: Colfax Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure D: Placer Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure G: Placer Union High School District Bond Issue a
• Measure H: Western Placer Unified School District Bond Issue d

September 18

See also: September 18, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure F: Foresthill Fire Protection District Parcel Tax d

2017

July 11

See also: July 11, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Penryn Fire Protection District Parcel Tax a
• Measure B: Foresthill Fire Protection District Parcel Tax d

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure D: Roseville Joint Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure Q: Yuba Community College District Bond Issue a
• Measure E: North Tahoe Public Utility District Elected Board Members a
• Measure F: Loomis Sales Tax a
• Measure G: Sales Tax Revenue Allocated to Library Services Advisory Vote a
• Measure H: Colfax Marijuana Dispensaries Regulation and Marijuana Tax d
• Measure J: Auburn Hotel Tax Increase d
• Measure K: Auburn Appointed City Clerk a
• Measure L: Placer Union High School District Bond Issue d
• Measure M: Placer County Sales Tax for Roads and Transportation d
• Measure N: Western Placer Unified School District Bond Issue a

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure C: Placer Union High School District Bond Issue d

May 3

See also: May 3, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Western Placer Unified School Improvement District 2 Bond Issue d
• Measure A: Western Placer Unified School Improvement District 1 Bond Issue d

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Western Placer Unified School District Bond Issue
a Measure B: Placer County Supervisor Salary Restriction Charter Amendment
a Measure E: Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District Bond Issue (also in parts of El Dorado County)
d Measure U: Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District Bond Issue (also in parts of Nevada County)
a Measure W: East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District (also in parts of Sutter County)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

d Measure H: City of Lincoln Appointed City Treasurer
d Measure J: Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District bond proposition (also on ballot in Nevada County)
d Measure K: Newcastle Fire Protection District parcel tax

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures

d Measure A: Auburn City Charter
a Measure C: Foresthill Public Utility District Water Rate Increases
d Measure D: North Auburn-Ophir Fire CSA 28, Zone 193 Parcel Tax
d Measure E: Placer Hills Fire Protection District Parcel Tax
a Measure F: North Lake Tahoe Hotel Tax
a Measure G: Twin Rivers Unified School District Method of Electing School Board Trustees (also on ballot in Sacramento County)

March 6

See also: March 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: Newcastle Fire Protection District Parcel Tax

2011

March 8

See also: March 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of El Dorado County and Nevada County)

2010

November 2

November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure A: City of Loomis Term Limits, Measure A
a Measure B: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (fix outdated provisions)
a Measure C: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (definition of partial city council term)
a Measure D: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (when city council terms begin)
a Measure E: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (minor procedural fiscal/tax changes)
d Measure F: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (give city business bid preference to businesses in Roseville)
a Measure G: City of Roseville Charter Amendment (size of bid requiring a sealed bid)
d Measure H: City of Roseville Term Limits
d Measure J: Western Placer Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure K: City of Lincoln Utility Users Tax
d Measure L: Auburn Union School District parcel tax

2009

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August 25

August 25, 2009 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: City of Rocklin Parcel Tax

2008

November 4

November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure M: Los Rios Community College bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano and Yolo County)
a Measure N: Center Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Sacramento County)
a Measure P: Placer Hills Fire Protection District Appropriations Limit
d Measure Q: Colfax Elementary School District bond proposition
d Measure R: Placer County Supervisor Salaries
a Measure S: Placer County Counsel Terms of Employment
d Measure T: Alta-Dutch Flat Union School District parcel tax
d Measure U: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Nevada County)

June 3

June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure K: Northstar Community Services District parcel tax
d Measure L: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Nevada County)

February 5

February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Dry Creek Joint School District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Sacramento County)
a Measure F: South Placer Fire Protection District Appropriations Limit
d Measure G: Loomis Union School District bond proposition
a Measure H: City of Rocklin Clover Valley General Plan Amendment
d Measure J: City of Rocklin parcel tax

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

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