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: Do we want to improve our community’s ability to react to and prevent destructive fires? While we are disappointed with the result, we respect the voter’s decision, and are grateful for all of the people who volunteered their time to raise awareness about the need for better fire protection in our county. The numbers don’t lie. The current funding model for local fire districts is not sustainable, and our community will need to find a way to increase resources or face reduced services. We remain dedicated to working with the public to find a way to keep our community safe.”