Support countywide 0.5% sales tax to fund transportation improvements
In Plain English
Contra Costa County wants to add a half-cent sales tax to fund road repairs, public transit, and other transportation projects. The tax would appear on a future ballot for all county voters to decide. If approved by voters, you would pay an extra 50 cents on every $100 purchase.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 100-19
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously endorsed a proposed countywide half-cent sales tax that would fund road repairs, public transit, and other transportation projects. This means residents would pay an extra 50 cents on every $100 purchase if county voters approve the tax on a future ballot. The council's support doesn't create the tax—it simply signals the city's backing for the county's proposal. All seven council members voted in favor of the resolution.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Support countywide half-percent sales tax for transportation improvements
Accept $180,000 in county sales tax funds for sidewalk and transportation safety projects
Receive update from Contra Costa Transportation Authority on programs and future plans
File claim for $474,433 in county transportation funds for paratransit services
Support renewing West Contra Costa school district parcel tax
The Story So Far
Related items from other meetings
Hire Veolia to design Nevin and Wilson pipeline realignment
Oppose new coal and petcoke export facilities in the Bay Area
Align healthy checkout food rules with Contra Costa County
Accept $800,000 more for Richmond Art and Lighting Project
Raise Port of Richmond fees 2.9% and add $200 hourly clean air fee
Certify June 2, 2026 primary election results
Adopt a Public Lands Policy for city-owned property
Support community cleanup plan for United Heckathorn Superfund Site
Adopt policy for handling service outages during public meetings
Accept automated transit network feasibility study