Humboldt County Measure J is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Establish an annual parcel tax of $75 per taxable unimproved parcel
On your ballot
To provide a stable, locally controlled source of funding to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency response services and to support long-term fire service sustainability in the region, shall Ordinance No. 2026-01 of the Petrolia Fire Protection District establishing an annual special tax of $75 per taxable unimproved parcel, $95 per taxable improved parcel, and $160 per qualifying contiguous parcel group, raising an estimated $21,181 annually unless repealed by the voters, be adopted?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports establishing an annual parcel tax of $75 per taxable unimproved parcel, $95 per taxable improved parcel, and $160 per qualifying contiguous parcel group, with annual inflation adjustments and no expiration date, to generate an estimated $21,181 annually for fire protection and emergency services.
