A large majority of San Pablo voters have said yes to a measure that will fund general services by increasing the sales tax.
According to the latest vote count Friday, nearly 71% agreed to impose a half-cent sales tax for five years, starting in April. The tax will drop to a quarter cent in 2032 and continue at that rate for five more years.
“The voting results on Measure R demonstrate that local voters in San Pablo understand the importance of funding existing municipal services and maintaining their quality of life,” City Manager Matt Rodriguez said Wednesday…