Shafter 1% sales tax for city services
City of Shafter · Kern County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure to provide local funding for City of Shafter services and facilities, including police services, traffic enforcement, street repairs and safety improvements, library and recreation services, park maintenance, and other municipal services, by enacting a 1% sales tax generating approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, with annual audits, public review, and all revenue remaining with the City of Shafter, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure Q would add a 1% sales tax in the City of Shafter. The money would pay for city services and buildings. Examples named include police, traffic enforcement, street repairs and safety, library and recreation services, and park care. The tax would last until voters end it. There would be yearly audits and public review. All the money would stay with the city. A YES vote approves the tax. A NO vote means the tax is not added.
Fiscal impact
A 1% sales tax, raising about $4,000,000 a year, until ended by voters.
Official ballot arguments
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The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.