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Health & Safety Services Initiative Petition Measure

Summary

An initiative proposing a half-cent sales tax to fund health, safety, and sewage cleanup will appear on the November ballot.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Estimated to raise $400 million to $500 million annually via a half-cent sales tax.

✅Who benefits

Proponents of expanded funding for health services, wildfire prevention, and Tijuana River cleanup.

⚠️Who could be affected

Consumers paying higher local sales tax rates.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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