Carpinteria Public Safety, Roads, City Services Measure
City of Carpinteria · Santa Barbara County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Carpinteria Public Safety, Roads, City Services Measure. To help repair streets/potholes/sidewalks; better prepare for/respond to wildfires/floods, other emergencies/natural disasters; keep public areas/parks safe/clean; help maintain sheriff's service/response, property crime/theft prevention efforts; address homelessness; support youth/senior programs; other general government purposes; shall City of Carpinteria's measure be adopted levying a ¼¢ sales tax, providing approximately $700,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds locally controlled?
In plain language
Measure I2026 would add a quarter-cent (1/4 cent) sales tax in the City of Carpinteria. The money would pay for general city services. The ballot question lists repairing streets, potholes, and sidewalks, and preparing for wildfires, floods, and other disasters. It also lists safe and clean parks, sheriff's service, theft prevention, homelessness, and youth and senior programs. The tax would last until voters end it. It would require audits and spending reports, and the funds would be locally controlled. A YES vote approves the tax. A NO vote means the tax is not adopted.
Fiscal impact
Adds a 1/4-cent sales tax, expected to raise about $700,000 a year, until voters end it.
Official ballot arguments
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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.