Measure R: Measure R – Town of Fairfax

In plain language

Measure R would extend Fairfax's parcel tax for paramedic services for four more years. The tax pays for paramedic and emergency medical care from the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority. Right now the tax is $103.50 per home and per 1,500 square feet of business space, and it ends June 30, 2027, unless voters extend it. Measure R would extend it to June 30, 2031. It would also raise the rate. The new rate would be up to $107.50 per home or per 1,000 square feet of business space in 2027-28. It could rise each year to as much as $118.00 in 2030-31. The money would stay in a special town fund. It could only be used for paramedic services. The Town Treasurer would report each year on money collected and spent. A YES vote approves the extended and higher tax. A NO vote does not approve it. The measure needs a two-thirds vote to pass.

Fiscal impact

Up to $107.50 per home or per 1,000 square feet of nonresidential space in 2027-28, rising to as much as $118.00 in 2030-31. Estimated to raise about $432,000 a year until it ends on June 30, 2031.

Impartial analysis

Impartial analysis by Town Attorney of Measure R Town of Fairfax MEASURE EXTENDING A SPECIAL PARCEL TAX FOR FOUR (4) YEARS AND INCREASING ITS RATE TO FUND LOCAL PARAMEDIC AND PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ROSS VALLEY PARAMEDIC AUTHORITY The Town of Fairfax is a member of the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority, a joint powers authority formed to provide paramedic and pre-hospital emergency medical services throughout its member agencies’ boundaries (the “RVPA”). Under Measure “F”, passed by Fairfax voters in November, 2022, the Town currently levies an annual parcel tax at a rate of $103.50 per taxable residential unit and $103.50 per 1,500 square feet of taxable non-residential floor area. The tax started collection on July 1, 2023 and will expire June 30, 2027, unless extended by voters. Measure “F” funds must be spent on paramedic and pre-hospital emergency medical services provided by the RVPA. On July 1, 2026, the Town Council placed Measure “R” on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot. If approved by two-thirds (2/3) of Fairfax voters, Measure “R” would extend the parcel tax for four (4) years, with a new expiration date of June 30, 2031. It would also increase the tax rates to the following: For non-residential uses: For each 1,000 square feet of floor area, up to: $107.50 for fiscal year 2027-2028; $111.00 for fiscal year 2028-2029; $114.50 for fiscal year 2029-2030; $118.00 for fiscal year 2030-2031. For each residential unit, up to: $107.50 for fiscal year 2027-2028; $111.00 for fiscal year 2028-2029; $114.50 for fiscal year 2029-2030; $118.00 for fiscal year 2030-2031. The tax is estimated to generate $432,000 annually until it expires. Measure “R” does not change the purposes of the parcel tax. Tax revenues will continue to be deposited into a special Town fund and used solely for funding paramedic and/or pre-hospital emergency medical services provided through the RVPA. Measure “R” requires the Town’s Treasurer to file an annual report with the Town Council showing (i) the amount of tax revenues collected and spent by the Town in the previous fiscal year (ii) the status of services funded with tax revenues, and (iii) the funds carried over from previous years and into future years. The report shall be available for inspection without charge to any property owner in the Town. This parcel tax would be collected in the same time and manner and subject to the same requirements as other property taxes fixed and collected by the County of Marin on behalf of the Town of Fairfax. A “yes” vote on Measure “R” will approve this parcel tax. A “no” vote on Measure “R” will not approve this parcel tax. The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure “R”. If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the Town’s elections official at [phone number omitted] and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. s/JANET COLESON Town Attorney

Official ballot arguments

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