3/8% sales tax for 30 years for hospital, fire prevention, and 9-1-1 emergency services
El Dorado County · El Dorado County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To update hospital facilities, equipment, and technologies and maintain local access to emergency rooms; reduce wildfire risk by supporting local fire protection/prevention such as removing dry brush and other fire hazards; and provide rapid 9-1-1 emergency response to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies, shall the measure enacting a 3/8% sales tax for 30 years in El Dorado County, providing approximately $13,000,000 annually, with independent oversight, audits, and local control, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure S would create a new sales tax in El Dorado County. A YES vote adds a 3/8% sales tax for 30 years. The ballot question says the money would update hospital buildings, equipment and technology, and keep local access to emergency rooms. It would also help reduce wildfire risk, such as by clearing dry brush, and fund fast 9-1-1 response. There would be independent oversight and audits. A NO vote means the tax is not created.
Fiscal impact
A 3/8% sales tax for 30 years, raising about $13,000,000 a year.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.