City of Tulare Services Measure (1 cent sales tax increase)
City of Tulare · Tulare County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure funding City of Tulare general services, such as maintaining 911 emergency/fire/paramedic/police response; preventing crime and gang activity; recruiting/retaining police, firefighters, paramedics; keeping public areas/parks clean/safe; repairing roads/potholes; addressing homelessness; protecting local drinking water sources; retaining/attracting local businesses, by increasing the existing sales tax by 1¢, providing approximately $16,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, public spending disclosure, all funds used locally, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure A would raise the sales tax in the City of Tulare by 1 cent. A YES vote adds this to the existing sales tax. The money would fund general city services. The ballot question lists 911, fire, paramedic and police response, preventing crime and gangs, hiring and keeping first responders, clean and safe parks, road repairs, addressing homelessness, protecting drinking water, and helping local businesses. There would be independent audits and spending reports. All funds would be used locally. The tax lasts until voters end it. A NO vote means the increase does not happen.
Fiscal impact
Raises the sales tax by 1 cent, bringing in about $16,000,000 a year until ended by voters.
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.