Voters in some Tri-Counties cities said yes to sales tax hikes to help fund things like public safety and street repairs.
Santa Paula voters approved Measure R, a 1% sales tax hike, which would raise about $4.5 million annually.
In Santa Barbara, Measure I-2024 passed by 63%. It’s a half cent sales tax which will raise about $15.6 million annually.
Arroyo Grande voters approved Measure E-24, a 1% sale tax hike which will add about $6 million a year to the city’s coffers.
And, Pismo Beach voters said yes to Measure F-24, which will increase the city’s sales tax by a half percent from its current rate.
