圣巴巴拉选民支持提高0.5%的销售税,以资助地方服务并解决赤字问题。 Santa Barbara voters support a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund local services and address deficits.

圣巴巴拉居民正在投票表决措施一,该措施提议提高0.5%的销售税,使税率从8.75%提高到9.25%。 Santa Barbara residents are voting on Measure I, which proposes a 0.5% sales tax increase, raising the rate from 8.75% to 9.25%. 早期结果表明62.52%赞成。 Early results show 62.52% in favor. 如果获得批准,该市预计每年将增加1 500万美元,用于支持诸如公共安全和负担得起的住房等地方服务,解决预计的预算赤字问题。 If approved, the city expects an additional $15 million annually to support local services like public safety and affordable housing, addressing a projected budget deficit. 新税率将于2025年4月1日生效,成为该县的最高税率。 The new tax rate would take effect on April 1, 2025, making it the highest in the county. 其他邻近城市也通过增税。 Other nearby cities also passed tax increases.