Dear Residents and Community Members,
The Solana Beach City Council approved the placement of Measure C - an update to the City’s local hotel/lodging tax - on the November Municipal ballot for voter consideration. Measure C is a proposed 1% increase that applies only to visitors who stay in local hotels or lodging to fund City services that guests to Solana Beach also value. Solana Beach residents not staying in local hotels or lodging, won’t be taxed.
All money raised by Measure C is reinvested back into the community to fund essential services and facilities in Solana Beach. By law, it can’t be taken away by the County, State or Federal Governments.
If enacted, Measure C can address local resident funding priorities identified through a Solana Beach community survey earlier this year, such as keeping beaches, parks and trails safe, clean and well-maintained, providing public safety services, maintaining public restrooms, preventing trash from entering local beaches and lagoons, providing lifeguards at local beaches, and upgrading life-saving emergency medical equipment and technology.
Measure C includes accountability requirements such as public spending reports and annual financial audits that ensure funds are used effectively.
In November, Solana Beach voters will also elect Councilmembers to represent Districts 2 and 4.
Ballot Drop-Off and Mailing Information
Solana Beach residents can return their ballots to the official Vote-by-Mail Drop Box at the Solana Beach Library (157 Stevens Avenue) now through Election Day, November 3. Beginning October 31, residents can return their ballots or vote-in-person at the Solana Beach Vote Center at City Hall (635 S. Highway 101), which will remain open through Election Day If you plan to mail your ballot, use the postage-paid return envelope provided and mail it promptly. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 3. We recommend mailing your ballot at least seven days before Election Day, by Tuesday, October 27, to allow time for processing and postmarking. As Election Day approaches, please use an official ballot drop box or an open vote center to avoid postal delays.
Sincerely, |
