City of San Carlos Measure G — Transactions and Use Tax Measure (San Mateo County)

What it does

To provide funding for San Carlos city services, such as keeping local streets, sidewalks, storm drains, parks, and community facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained; fixing streets and potholes; relieving traffic congestion; repairing aging infrastructure; and supporting fire protection, paramedic, crime prevention, and 911 emergency response; shall City of San Carlos’ ordinance establishing a one-half cent sales tax be adopted, providing $6,000,000 annually for general government use for 14 years, with independent audits and all funds locally-controlled?

A YES vote means

San Carlos would set a one-half cent sales tax for 14 years, providing $6,000,000 a year for general city services, with independent audits.

A NO vote means

San Carlos would not set this one-half cent sales tax.

What it would cost

0.5% sales tax for 14 years: $0.50 on a $100 taxable purchase.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The San Carlos City Council voted unanimously on June 22, 2026 to place Measure G on the ballot, according to the City Attorney's impartial analysis.

It would add a one-half cent general sales tax (an extra $0.50 per $100 purchased) from April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2041 unless voters extend it, raising the total sales tax rate in San Carlos from 9.375% to 9.875%; groceries, prescription medications and diapers would remain exempt.

The City estimates an additional $6,000,000 a year for the general fund, usable for any lawful city purpose; the measure requires a simple majority.

Put on the ballot by San Carlos City Council, unanimous, June 22, 2026.

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of San Carlos Measure G mean?

San Carlos would set a one-half cent sales tax for 14 years, providing $6,000,000 a year for general city services, with independent audits.

What does a NO vote on City of San Carlos Measure G mean?

San Carlos would not set this one-half cent sales tax.

How many votes does City of San Carlos Measure G need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of San Carlos Measure G?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.