Imperial County Measure S is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Levy a sales tax of 0.5% countywide for a period of 20 years to fund emergency services
On your ballot
IMPERIAL COUNTY 911 RESPONSE/PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION. To maintain/improve emergency/911 response, fire/paramedic/sheriff services; prepare/respond to earthquakes/disasters; reduce crime; retain/attract qualified firefighters/paramedics/sheriff’s deputies; address homelessness; upgrade aging lifesaving fire equipment, fire stations, emergency facilities; shall Imperial County’s locallycontrolled measure establishing a ½-cent transactions and use (sales) tax, generating approximately $20,000,000 annually, expiring in 20 years, be adopted; requiring audits, spending disclosure, funds cannot be diverted for other purposes?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports levying a sales tax of 0.5% countywide for a period of 20 years to fund emergency services, such as police services, fire response services, disaster relief services, and homelessness services.
