Sonoma County

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Sara Aminzadeh

California State Assembly District 12
Lost with Yes 48.20% No 51.80%
Vying to represent Marin County, Sara Aminzadeh brings a sparkling resume as an environmental advocate, lawyer, and Coastal Commissioner. She’s…

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Measure O – Renew Parcel Tax for Fire Protection

Schell-Vista Fire Protection District
Won with 74.29%
This measure continues a current parcel tax to fund vital fire services. Admittedly, this is a regressive way to raise funds, and we would prefer for…

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Measure N – Continue Utility Users’ Tax for Public Services

Sebastopol
Won with 83.41%
This measure continues a current utility users’ tax to fund vital services. Admittedly, this is a regressive way to raise funds, and we would pr…

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Measure M – Implement Cannabis Tax at the Regional Standard

Healdsburg
Won with 72.48%
Healdsburg does not yet have cannabis businesses, but likely will soon. This tax would raise revenue and align with other cities in the region by taxi…

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Measure L – Issue Bonds and Use Tax Money for Parks and Services

Healdsburg
Won with 76.03%
This measure would let the city of Healdsburg use revenues from an existing transient occupancy tax to improve parks (including building the new 36-ac…

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