1% Sales Tax on the November 2026 Ballot
Summary
Councilmembers Wu and Ding explored how a voter-approved general sales tax would fund a new police station. Staff explained a general tax could fund anything — police station, pool, streets — and would actually eliminate the budget deficit, while a dedicated special tax would need two-thirds voter approval.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would add new general-purpose revenue if approved by voters; amount not yet set.
Residents would gain funding flexibility for a police station, fire needs, streets and parks.
Shoppers would pay more in sales tax if the measure passes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
San Gabriel City Council Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
The council is letting voters decide whether to add a 1% sales tax. The money would go to police and fire services — response times, staffing, stations. If passed along with a state cap increase, San Gabriel's total sales tax would reach 12%.
San Gabriel City Council Meeting - Jun 2, 2026
The city has over $100 million in unmet needs — a $60-90 million police station, fire station upgrades, the Smith Park Pool, and street maintenance. A new sales tax of up to 1% could go on the November 2026 ballot, with voters making the final call and formal council action set for June 16. The full penny requires special state legislation to lift the LA County cap.
San Gabriel City Council Meeting - Apr 22, 2026
Councilmembers Wu and Ding explored how a voter-approved general sales tax would fund a new police station. Staff explained a general tax could fund anything — police station, pool, streets — and would actually eliminate the budget deficit, while a dedicated special tax would need two-thirds voter approval.
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