Measure I implements a one-cent sales tax increase, raising the sales tax rate from 7.75% to 8.75%. The measure is projected to generate approximately $28 million annually over 20 years.
Decision
- Measure: City of Escondido Measure I
- Election: November 2024
- Threshold in County result row: majority required
- YES votes in County result row: 32,802
- YES percentage in County result row: 61.12%
- NO votes in County result row: 20,863
- NO percentage in County result row: 38.88%
- Total votes in County result row: 53,665
- City source description: local one-cent sales tax
- City page rate statement: sales tax rate increased from 7.75% to 8.75%
City Page Context
The City Measure I page lists public safety, homelessness, streets, sidewalks, infrastructure, police, fire, paramedic services, traffic congestion, parks, trails, and open space among service and infrastructure uses.
The City established a Citizens' Oversight Committee for transparency and accountability. Committee members are appointed for two-year terms. The page links to committee meeting calendar and agenda resources, committee bylaws, and Ordinance No. 2024-08.
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- Oct 6, 2026
- Latest source check
- May 26, 2026
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- May 23, 2026
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Source Notes
The 2024 Candidate and Measure List supports the source-dated measure description. The City Measure I page supports City-page statements about approval, tax/rate/revenue/service framing, and oversight resources. The County Registrar results bulletin supports the reviewed Measure I result row.
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