City of Salinas

Shall the ordinance imposing a tax on commercial cannabis businesses for medical and nonmedical marijuana where permissible by state and local law be adopted with the tax on cultivation activities not to exceed $25.00 per square foot and adjusted annually by a CPI and the tax rate on dispensaries, manufacturing, and delivery not to exceed 10% of annual gross receipts, potentially generating $1-$2 million dollars annually to help fund City services with no termination date?

Shall the City of Salinas City Charter be amended to: 1) repeal requirements to competitively bid the construction of public improvements valued above $50,000 and obtain two-thirds prior voter approval for the establishment of certain utilities, thereby empowering the City Council to regulate such matters; and 2) update and reorganize the Charter to delete obsolete provisions, resolve contradictions, conform to current law and make it more user friendly?

(INITIATIVE) Shall the City of Salinas adopt an ordinance allowing for the possession, use, storage, sale and display of fireworks; imposing social host liability associated with the possession and use of fireworks; and requiring Public Safety Operation Plans and After Action Reports?

To improve our quality of life, maintain and enhance city services and facilities, including: crime and gang prevention; neighborhood policing and school safety; safety inspections; police, fire and paramedic response; fixing potholes, streets, and sidewalks; recreation and programs for youth and seniors; and other city services, shall the City of Salinas enact a one cent sales tax, that can’t be taken by the State, with citizens’ oversight, annual independent audits, with all funds dedicated to Salinas?

Shall the Utility Users Tax Ordinance be amended to reduce the tax on telecommunications and video users from 6 percent to 5 percent; exempt seniors; modernize the ordinance to include wireless and other technologies and treat taxpayers the same regardless of technology; help fund essential city services including: public safety, fire protection, youth programs, parks and recreation, and street repairs and maintenance, and all money staying local for services and facilities in the City of Salinas?

Crime Prevention, Safety, Library and Essential Services. To preserve essential services and facilities in Salinas, including: crime and gang prevention; keeping libraries open; emergency response, police, fire, paramedics; fixing streets and sidewalks; parks and recreation for youth and seniors; and other city services; shall the City of Salinas renew its existing sales tax (Measure V) to provide ongoing local funds to be used only in Salinas, protected from State takeaways, with independent citizens’ oversight and annual audits?