Fairfield · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure P: Extension and increase of city sales tax
Measure P is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Fairfield. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“To provide and protect funding for Fairfield’s services, such as police, fire, 911 emergency response, neighborhood safety, street and sidewalk repair, homelessness prevention and response, and general governmental use, shall an ordinance be adopted to extend the City’s sales tax and increase the rate by up to one-cent per dollar until ended by voters, adding approximately $24 million annually, with independent citizen oversight, annual audits, public spending reports, and all funds locally controlled?”A YES vote means
A yes vote on Measure P is to adopt the Sales Tax Ordinance.
A NO vote means
A no vote on Measure P is to not adopt the Sales Tax Ordinance.
What it takes to pass
Proposition 218 requires that the proposed general tax be approved by a majority of the voters voting on the measure.
The money
Measure P would increase the City’s existing sales tax rate by 1%, or 1 cent, on every dollar of taxable sales of goods in the City.
The City estimated that this measure will raise approximately $24 million per year in new local revenue for use in the City.
The Sales Tax Ordinance would be in effect until ended by the voters.
The total sales tax rate paid in Fairfield is currently 8.375%; if the measure is approved, it would be 9.375%, subject to any changes in state law.
How it got on the ballot
The City Council voted 7-0 on July 7, 2026 to approve the ordinance and order that the measure be submitted to the voters.
Fairfield City Council Resolution No. 2026-159 (Measure P) · Jul 7, 2026
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says Measure P protects police, fire, 911, street repair, parks, and homelessness services with locally controlled funding that the State cannot take, and that annual audits, public disclosure, and citizen oversight apply.
Signed by M. Dae Spering, G.M. Down Town Theater; Sean Quin, Retired City Manger
Argument against
Says Measure P raises the sales tax with no end date, sends the money to the general fund without spending guarantees, and that the City should show how earlier tax dollars were used before asking for more.
Signed by Solano County Taxpayers Association, Michael Nolan, President
Read the official documents
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