Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access, and Wildfire Prevention Sales Tax Initiative
Summary
A citizen initiative is now headed for the November 3, 2026 ballot after petition signatures were certified. If voters approve it, the countywide sales tax would fund emergency preparedness, healthcare access, and wildfire prevention. Supervisors want more information on the tax cap, how money would be distributed, and what it costs the county to administer before finalizing ballot language.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amount of revenue the proposed sales tax would generate — and how it would be split among the county and cities — has not yet been reported to the Board.
County residents would gain dedicated funding for emergency preparedness, healthcare access, and wildfire prevention if voters pass the measure.
Shoppers and businesses countywide would bear the added sales tax if the measure is approved by voters.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City council opposes Measure S, the proposed El Dorado County sales tax
City council opposes Measure S, the proposed El Dorado County sales tax TahoeDailyTribune.com
Board of Supervisors — June 23, 2026
A citizen initiative is now headed for the November 3, 2026 ballot after petition signatures were certified. If voters approve it, the countywide sales tax would fund emergency preparedness, healthcare access, and wildfire prevention. Supervisors want more information on the tax cap, how money would be distributed, and what it costs the county to administer before finalizing ballot language.
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