Ceres Measure P is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Establish an additional 1% sales tax for general city services, increasing the total sales tax rate from 8.375% to 9.375%, generating an estimated $9.4 million annually until ended by voters, with independent audits and citizens’ oversight
On your ballot
CERES 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, COMMUNITY SAFETY, ESSENTIAL SERVICES MEASURE. Shall the measure to maintain 911 response/police patrols; hire/retain qualified police officers; prevent gang activity from nearby cities; address homelessness/clear encampments; maintain essential and general city services, by establishing a 1¢ local sales tax providing approximately $9,400,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, public spending disclosure, all funds benefitting Ceres residents, no money for the State, with citizens’ oversight, be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports establishing an additional 1% sales tax for general city services, increasing the total sales tax rate from 8.375% to 9.375%, generating an estimated $9.4 million annually until ended by voters, with independent audits and citizens’ oversight.
