Santa Ana Voters to Decide Fate of Measure X Sales Tax in November
Voters in Santa Ana, California, will decide in November whether to make a 1.5% sales tax, known as Measure X, permanent. This tax, originally approved in 2018 and set to decrease starting in 2029, generates over $80 million annually and…
Los Angeles, CA, July 8, 2026 —
Residents of Santa Ana, California, will head to the polls in November to vote on Measure X, a proposed permanent extension of a 1.5% sales tax. The measure, first approved by voters in 2018, is currently scheduled to begin a decrease in 2029.
Measure X generates over $80 million annually and is a significant source of funding for essential city services. These services include street maintenance, public safety initiatives, youth programs, and services aimed at addressing homelessness.
City officials have voiced concerns about the potential impact on the city’s budget and services should Measure X sunset as currently scheduled. According to city estimates, the sales tax accounts for approximately 20% of the city’s general fund. If the tax is not made permanent, officials warn that substantial cuts to the aforementioned services would likely be necessary.
The upcoming vote will determine whether the 1.5% sales tax will continue indefinitely, providing a stable revenue stream for the city, or if it will eventually phase out, potentially leading to a reduction in public services.
Story summarized from the original created by Destiny Torres on laist.com, see more information here.
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