Voting center at the Tuolumne County Elections Office in Sonora
Sonora, CA While ballots will still be counted over the coming days, it is evident the gap is too wide for Measure V to pass.
As reported last night, the initial 12,000 ballots tabulated had about 67-percent opposed and 32-percent in favor. It requires a supermajority in favor, nearly 67-percent, to pass.
The Chairman of the Tuolumne County Supervisors, Ryan Campbell, has put out a statement on behalf of the Tuolumne Fire Authority, the group that came together in support of the parcel tax.
It reads, “The Tuolumne County Fire Authority Accepts the results of the June 8th election, and is grateful for every voter who took the time to make their voices heard. This election boiled down to a simple question
Measure V
Groveland, CA The Groveland Community Services District will be hosting a community meeting focused on the Measure V proposed fire parcel tax.
We reported earlier that voters will decide on June 8 whether to approve a $150 parcel tax on improved parcels and $75 for unimproved. The meeting will be at 10am on Saturday, May 15, at Mary Laveroni Park. There will be a presentation on the current condition of fire and EMS services in Groveland, background on the Tuolumne Fire Authority, intent of Measure V and a question and answer session.
Measure V ballots have been to residents in the communities of Groveland, Columbia, Jamestown, Sonora, Tuolumne. Not included in the Tuolumne Fire Authority are Twain Harte, Mi Wuk-Sugar Pine and Strawberry.