In November 2007, Delano residents voted to pass Measure I, which increased the sales tax rate by 1%. The measure later expired but was reintroduced as Measure U in 2016. Proceeds from the sales tax help fund general services such as police, fire, streets, parks and recreation, and other services under the general fund.
Delano’s current sales tax rate is 8.25%, made up of three components: the California statewide tax of 7.25%, the Kern County tax of 1% (0.75% Kern County Local Tax and 0.25% county tax), and the City of Delano’s special tax of 1%.
The City of Delano plans to move forward with a ballot measure for the special election on November 4. Voters will decide whether to extend Measure B at the current fixed rate instead of allowing it to expire in 2028. If it expires, the city risks losing general services, facing utility spikes, and experiencing job layoffs…