November 6, 2018 Election - Ballot Measure

Transient Occupancy Tax Ballot Measure TT

On August 6, 2018 the City Council placed an ordinance related to the Transient Occupancy Tax on the November 6, 2018 ballot. In order to pass, the ordinance needs to be approved by a simply majority of voters.

The following ballot question will appear on the ballot:

To provide funding for vital city services such as police, fire, parks, and infrastructure maintenance, and for unrestricted general revenue purposes, shall the City of Foster City adopt an ordinance increasing the transient occupancy tax paid by hotel guests from the current 9.5% to 11% effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, increasing to 12% July 1, 2019, providing between approximately $924,000 and $981,000 annually, until repealed or amended by voters?

Legislative Information

Ordinance 615

Resolution 2018-65

Resolution 2018-66

BALLOT ARGUMENTS AND IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS

The San Mateo County Elections Department will print a voter information guide with information about the measure. Arguments in favor or against the measure may be submitted for printing in the guide. If more than one argument in favor or against the measure is submitted, the argument for printing will be selected in priority order in accordance with California Elections Code §9067.

The deadline to submit a ballot argument is August 17, 2018. The deadline to submit an argument rebuttal is August 27, 2018.

Ballot Arguments in Favor or Against

Primary Argument in Favor Measure TT

Primary Argument Against Measure TT