Patterson Measure L 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 7.875% to 8.875%, generating an estimated $9 million annually until ended by voters, with audits and citizens’ oversight
On your ballot
Patterson Public Safety/ City Services Measure. Shall the measure funding City of Patterson services such as maintaining 911 response, helping prevent crimes/ thefts/ burglaries/ human trafficking; keeping public areas, children’s play areas safe/ clean; repairing streets/ potholes; protecting local drinking water sources; retaining/ attracting businesses; supporting youth programs, for general government use by establishing a 1¢ sales tax providing approximately $9,000,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring audits/ citizens’ oversight, spending disclosure, funds used locally, 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 7.875% to 8.875%, generating an estimated $9 million annually until ended by voters, with audits and citizens’ oversight.
