Measure V

Vacaville Transaction and Use Tax

Measure V would add Chapter 3.15 to the Vacaville Municipal Code, authorizing the City to impose a new transactions and use tax, commonly referred to as a "sales tax", of one percent (1%) on the sale and use of tangible personal property within the City, raising the combined sales tax rate to 9.125% This funding would contribute to maintaining the City's financial stability and essential services-including 911 emergency response; fire and ambulance protection; crime prevention; parks and recreation; safe public spaces; supporting local businesses; repairing streets; and other general City services. 

Measure V requires approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure to pass. 

Fiscal Impact: If approved Measure V is expected to total $28 million annually and would be collected and retained entirely by the City and would not be subject to reallocation by the county, state, or federal government.

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Background

The City's General Fund has a projected deficit of approximately $12 million for the current fiscal year and has already reduced General Fund expenditures by approximately $9 million through cost-saving measures, as reflected in the City's adopted budget. The deficit is projected to continue beyond fiscal year 2026/2027.

Proposal

If approved, this measure would add Chapter 3.15 to the Vacaville Municipal Code, authorizing the City to impose a new transactions and use tax, commonly referred to as a "sales tax", of one percent (1%) on the sale and use of tangible personal property within the City. The City's current combined sales tax rate is 8.125% of which the City retains 1.75% of the revenue generated, with the remaining 6.375% going to the State, Solano County, and the Solano County Library. If approved Measure V would increase the combined rate to 9.125%, increasing the City's share to 2.75%. 

Revenue from this new tax would be collected and retained entirely by the City and would not be subject to reallocation by the county, state, or federal government. With some exceptions, the tax would apply to tangible products purchased by residents and visitors to the City, such as clothing and household items. It would not apply to certain sales, including most food products and prescription medicine. 

This tax would be separate from, and in addition to, the City's existing three-quarter percent (.75%) sales tax, "Measure M"; approval would not modify, reduce, or repeal that tax. The tax generally follows the same rules, exemptions, and procedures as the existing state sales and use tax, with certain exceptions specified in the ordinancе.

Source: Impartial Analysis of Measure V

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