2016 Local Measures for Scotts Valley Times

Measure D
Santa Cruz County
Half-cent sales tax for 30 years, raising approximately $17 million annually for local transportation projects
Requires 66.67% (2/3) YES to pass

Summary — Percentage Allocations by the SCCRTC • 30% Direct Allocation to Cities and County – Local roadway pavement repair and operational improvements, school and neighborhood traffic safety projects, bicycle and pedestrian projects. • 25% Highway Corridors (Hwys 1, 9 & 17) – Auxiliary lanes that separate entering and exiting traffic from through lanes to improve traffic flow and safety: 41st Ave-Soquel Dr; Bay/Porter-Park; State Park-Park – Bicycle and pedestrian over-crossings. • 20% Transit for Seniors and People with Disabilities: Santa Cruz METRO (16%), Community Bridges Lift Line Paratransit Service (4%)

Comment — Will qualify the SCCRTC for matching Federal and State funds for county projects.

Measure E
Santa Cruz County
Amendments to Measure K “Cannabis Business Tax” passed in 2014
Requires majority YES to pass

Summary — Amends the language defining “cannabis,” “cannabis business,” and “medical marijuana business” for purposes of the tax.

Measure N
Boulder Creek Fire Protection District
Tax of $35 per parcel for thirty years
Requires 66.67% (2/3) YES to pass

Summary – Proceeds to pay for local fire and emergency medical services, including the acquisition of new fire and emergency response vehicles.

Measure O
Zayante Fire Protection District
Parcel Tax of $68 replacing current $35 parcel tax
Requires 66.67% (2/3) YES to pass

Summary — The average tax increase per parcel would be $9.00 per year because the general obligation bond of $24 per parcel retires in 2017. ($68 minus $35 and minus $24 equals $9).