3,102 / 42.8% Yes votes ...... 4,154 / 57.2% No votes

See Also: Index of all Measures

If enacted, Measure K would advise the City that the voters intend that any new utility user tax revenue be divided between the Santa Paula Police and Fire Departments by a stated percentage. Measure K would further advise that monies from such allocations should then be spent on a list of items for each Department including, without limitation, employing additional personnel; increasing benefits; and purchasing new equipment.

Measure K would also advise that the City should continue supporting the Police and Fire Departments at current funding rates notwithstanding any new tax revenue. Finally, Measure K would advise that the City may provide additional funding, notwithstanding any new tax revenue, to the Police and Fire Departments through labor negotiations.

To be adopted, Measure K must be approved by a simple majority of the voters in the City of Santa Paula.

A "yes" vote on Measure K favors its enactment.
A "no" vote on Measure K opposes its enactment.