Local Tax, Bond Measures Fare Well This WeekNovember 6, 2013 | Ben AdlerThis week’s off-year election was a successful one for local tax and bond measures in California.
Stockton Voters Approve Sales Tax IncreaseNovember 6, 2013 | Rich IbarraIn Stockton, voters have approved Measure A, which will raise the local sales tax to pay for more police on the street and other city services. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto Sales Tax Increase Trailing, But NarrowlyNovember 6, 2013Modesto's measure X is trailing by fewer than 300 votes.
Low Voter TurnoutNovember 6, 2013Tuesday’s elections in Stockton, Modesto and Vallejo were very poorly attended. Stockton was estimating turnout to be less than 30 percent going into election day. But does low voter turnout change election results? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton voters to decide on a tax increaseNovember 5, 2013 | Rich IbarraVoters in Stockton are deciding today if they want to raise the sales tax to pay for more police officers and other city services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Voters Face Controversial Ballot MeasureOctober 31, 2013 | Rich IbarraA measure on the ballot for a Tuesday election in Stockton proposes a sales tax increase of three-quarters of a cent. Proponents say the new money will help hire more police... but critics aren't sure.
'Measure X' To Be Put Before Modesto VotersSeptember 16, 2013 | Rich IbarraWhen Modesto voters go the polls in November, they will see "Measure X." It will ask for a one-cent sales tax increase. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stocktonians to Vote on Sales Tax HikeJuly 10, 2013 | Marianne RussPeople who live in Stockton will get to vote on a three-quarter-cent sales tax increase this November. Supporters say the money would improve public safety. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sales Tax Considered to Help Fund Stockton ReformsJune 21, 2013 | Rich IbarraStockton city council members could take their first step towards a potential three-quarter of a percent sales tax increase at their meeting Tuesday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
