Carmel-by-the-Sea Measure N is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Increase the city's sales tax from 1.50% to 1.875%
On your ballot
To upgrade streets/sidewalks, address beach erosion, enhance wildfire preparedness, maintain City trees, and fund other general government purposes in City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, shall the measure increasing the transactions and use tax (also known as sales tax) by 0.375%, from 1.50% to 1.875%, providing approximately $1,800,000 annually in additional revenue and approximately $9,400,000 annually in total revenue, and extending the total 1.875% tax until ended by voters, with independent audits and all funds benefitting Carmel-by-the-Sea, be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports increasing the city's sales tax from 1.50% to 1.875%.
