San Clemente Natural Hazards Sales Tax Citizens Initiative
City of San Clemente · Orange County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure establishing two funds dedicated to protecting San Clemente from natural hazards of beach erosion and fires and a 1% sales tax increase, providing approximately $15,000,000 annually for 10 years, requiring public spending disclosure, independent audits, all funds used locally for specified purposes only, including sand replenishment/nourishment/retention, beach erosion control, maintaining/restoring beach access/water quality and supporting fire protection/prevention programs/services, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure M would raise the sales tax in the City of San Clemente by 1% for 10 years. A YES vote also sets up two funds to protect the city from beach erosion and fires. The money could only be used for these purposes. Examples include adding and keeping sand on beaches, controlling erosion, keeping beach access and water quality, and fire protection and prevention. There would be spending reports and independent audits. All funds would be used locally. A NO vote means the tax and funds are not created.
Fiscal impact
A 1% sales tax increase for 10 years, raising about $15,000,000 a year.
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.