Local measures

Santa Rosa Measure L

Community Safety/Financial Stability Measure (reauthorizes the sales tax at 1 cent)

5 of 7 Sonoma County voter guides recommend Yes on Santa Rosa Measure L, as of October 9, 2026.

Yes 71%

7 guides

Yes5No2

Yes5 guides

Reasons

  • “For a city that has been saved by its public safety officers during one of the most horrific catastrophies in Santa Rosa’s recent history — a reduction in public safety staffing and service is not something residents should be willing to risk.”

    The Press Democrat · Source

  • “The measure is intended to maintain the City’s financial stability and support general City services, including 911 emergency medical and fire response, police response, street and pothole repairs, and maintenance of public places and infrastructure.”

    Sonoma County Democratic Party · Source

No2 guides

Reasons

  • “Extends and increase costly sales tax despite massive levels of wasteful spending, giving government workers massive salary hikes and pension spikes, and awarding contracts to political supporters without fair and open competition.”

    Reform California · Source

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