Vacaville · Tax measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure V: Additional one-cent sales tax for essential services
Measure V is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Vacaville. 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
““Shall the citizens of Vacaville adopt a measure maintaining the City’s financial stability and essential services--including 911 emergency response; fire and ambulance protection; crime prevention; parks and recreation; safe public spaces; supporting local businesses; repairing streets; and other general city services--by establishing an additional one-cent sales tax providing approximately twenty-eight million dollars annually, with local control, citizens oversight, annual audits, and public reporting, until ended by voters?””A YES vote means
A “yes” vote approves the additional one percent sales tax described in the analysis.
A NO vote means
A “no” vote rejects the additional one percent sales tax described in the analysis.
What it takes to pass
This measure requires a simple majority of “yes” votes for the measure to pass and become effective.
The money
If approved, the one-cent sales tax would take effect April 1, 2027.
The tax would not expire on a fixed date and would remain in effect until repealed by a future vote of the City's qualified voters.
Revenue would be deposited into the City's General Fund and could be spent on any lawful municipal purpose at the City Council's discretion.
The ordinance would establish a Citizens Oversight Committee to review and annually report to the Council on receipt and expenditure of the revenue and would require periodic independent audits.
How it got on the ballot
On June 23, 2026, the City Council of the City of Vacaville unanimously voted to place Measure V on the November 3, 2026 statewide general election ballot.
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 V would protect police, fire, 911 response, road repairs and parks amid a structural budget deficit, generate about $28 million annually under local control, exclude groceries and prescriptions, and require oversight and audits.
Signed by Sandy Person, Jared Austin, Teri Johnson, James Perry, Rich Word
Argument against
Says Measure V would more than double the City sales tax rate, sends money to the general fund rather than specific services, lasts until ended by voters, and that city pension costs exceed the $28 million it would raise.
Signed by Solano County Taxpayers Association, Michael T Nolan, President; Timothy Bittle, Vacaville resident, Of Counsel, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Read the official documents
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