Hayward utility users tax, Measure A, May 2009
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A City of Hayward Utility Users Tax, or Measure A, was on the May 19, 2009 ballot in Alameda County for voters in the City of Hayward, where it was approved.
- Yes: 7,694 (53.04%)
- No: 6,594 (46.96)
Measure A enacts what is known as a Utility Users Tax of 5.5% on gas, electricity, video and telecommunications services for ten years.
The ballot question for Measure A is:
- " To prevent severe cuts to Hayward city services including: maintaining firefighters, paramedics, fire stations, and neighborhood police patrols; protecting emergency response times; preserving youth/anti-gang programs, disaster preparedness, and job/economic development services; shall the City of Hayward adopt an Ordinance enacting a Utility Users Tax of 5.5% on gas, electricity, video and telecommunications services, for 10 years only, with exemptions available for low-income/lifeline users; and all money dedicated to preserving Hayward city services?"
According to its supporters, the reason to vote "yes" on Measure A is "to protect our community from devastating cuts that will impact Hayward's quality of life for years to come."[1]
See also
External links
- CalTax May 19 local tax measures
- Full text of Measure A in English
- Measure A in Spanish
- Measure A in Chinese
- Analysis of Measure A by Hayward city attorney
- Election results
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