Public Safety, Local Services Measure (continuing locally controlled funding)
City of King City · Monterey County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
King City Public Safety, Local Services Measure. Shall the measure continuing King City’s locally controlled funding for general city services, such as maintaining 911 fire, medical, police response, gang/violent crime prevention/investigation, and King City’s financial stability; providing firefighter protective clothing/ breathing equipment; repairing streets/ potholes, by reauthorizing its sales tax at a rate of 1.5¢, providing approximately $3,600,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring audits, public disclosure, citizens’ oversight, all funds benefit King City residents, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure P asks King City voters to renew the city's sales tax at a rate of 1.5 cents. The money would keep paying for general city services. The ballot question lists 911 fire, medical, and police response, gang and violent crime prevention, the city's financial stability, firefighter safety gear, and street and pothole repair. The tax would last until voters end it. It would require audits, public reports, and citizens' oversight. All funds would benefit King City residents. A YES vote renews the tax. A NO vote means the tax is not renewed.
Fiscal impact
Renews a 1.5-cent sales tax, expected to bring in about $3,600,000 a year, until voters end it.
Official ballot arguments
Filed for the official voter guide by each side, printed as submitted.
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.