Would You Vote for a San Anselmo Sales Tax Measure in November?

The San Anselmo Town Council race is already taking shape, but it may not be the only San Anselmo-centric item on the ballot this November — residents might also vote on a one-half cent sales tax measure.

The San Anselmo Town Council is slated to consider putting the measure on the ballot at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 5. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the San Anselmo Town Council Chambers.

According to a San Anselmo staff report, the tax funds would be used to repair potholes, repave roads, reduce traffic congestion, preserve public safety, improve sidewalks/drainage/street medians, upgrade town facilities as well as other “general government purposes.”

The Marin Healthcare District will also have a $394 million general obligation bond measure on the Nov. 5 election ballot. District officials plan to use the money to pay part of the cost to rebuild and modernize Marin General Hospital.

The district would tax property owners who reside within its boundaries, which encompass all of Marin County except Novato and part of West Marin, to pay for the 30-year bonds. Property owners would pay about $20 per $100,000 of the assessed valuation of their property, according to a district spokesperson. 

Residents in nearby towns will also have say on local tax measures. San Rafael voters will have their say on the renewal and increase of a sales tax that would largely be used to fund fire and police services, according to city officials.

City of Novato voters will be asked to consider Measure F — a half-cent sales tax to maintain vital city services — in November.

Ready for the election? The County of Marin website has resources to help you register to vote online.