Continue half-cent sales tax for five years from 2027
Santa Rosa County · Santa Rosa County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the existing one-half cent sales tax be continued for five years, beginning January 1, 2027, to reduce traffic congestion by building and improving roads; protect drinking water sources and water quality in rivers, bays, and creeks; preserve natural areas, farmland, and wildlife habitat from over development; improve public safety through modern equipment for Fire and Sheriff’s services; and improve parks and recreation facilities, with independent annual audits and full public disclosure of all spending?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Santa Rosa County voters are asked to continue the existing one-half cent sales tax for five years, beginning January 1, 2027. The tax money would be used to build and improve roads, protect drinking water and water quality, and preserve natural areas, farmland and wildlife habitat. It would also pay for modern equipment for Fire and Sheriff services and improve parks and recreation facilities. The measure requires independent annual audits and full public disclosure of all spending. A YES vote continues the tax for five years. A NO vote means the half-cent tax is not continued.
Official ballot arguments
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