Coalinga sales tax extension to 2039
City of Coalinga · Fresno County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure for The City of Coalinga that seeks to extend its general-purpose, one-cent sales tax, Measure J, which is expected to generate $2,000,000 annually, representing approximately 26% of the City's General Fund revenues, with annual citizen review and independent audits to April 1, 2039 be adopted?
In plain language
Measure J asks Coalinga voters whether to extend the city's general-purpose, one-cent sales tax, which is also called Measure J. The tax would be extended to April 1, 2039. It is expected to bring in $2,000,000 a year, which is about 26% of the money in the city's General Fund. The tax would have yearly citizen review and independent audits. A YES vote extends the tax to April 1, 2039. A NO vote means the tax is not extended.
Fiscal impact
The one-cent sales tax would continue until April 1, 2039. It is expected to bring in $2,000,000 a year, which is about 26% of the money in the city's General Fund.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
No public statements against were found.