Why It Matters: Voters approve 7 sales tax increases despite cost of living concerns
The San Diego County Registrar of Voters still has about 56,000 ballots left to process before certifying the election results.
But it is already clear which local tax measures voters have approved and which they have rejected. On Election Day, voters across San Diego were concerned about the cost of living. Inflation was top of mind across the country.
That’s what makes the results of the 11 sales tax increases or extensions voters weighed in on in San Diego so interesting: Voters approved seven sales tax increases or extensions and rejected just four of them.
Voters approved tax increases or extensions in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Oceanside and San Marcos.
Even with the cost of living a top complaint, some voters deliberately increased their cost of living. They trusted their cities.
However, voters sent a message of lack of confidence to the San Diego Association of Governments, Encinitas, Santee and the city of San Diego.
But it is already clear which local tax measures voters have approved and which they have rejected. On Election Day, voters across San Diego were concerned about the cost of living. Inflation was top of mind across the country.
That’s what makes the results of the 11 sales tax increases or extensions voters weighed in on in San Diego so interesting: Voters approved seven sales tax increases or extensions and rejected just four of them.
Voters approved tax increases or extensions in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Oceanside and San Marcos.
Even with the cost of living a top complaint, some voters deliberately increased their cost of living. They trusted their cities.
However, voters sent a message of lack of confidence to the San Diego Association of Governments, Encinitas, Santee and the city of San Diego.
