Measure on the ballot in the 2020 California General Election in Fairfield.
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Get StartedA "YES" vote on Measure C is a vote for imposing a cannabis business tax at annual rates not to exceed $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation), 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis Businesses, and 4% for all other cannabis businesses, to generate an estimated $237,500 to $360,000 annually.
A "NO" vote on Measure C is a vote against imposing a cannabis business tax at annual rates not to exceed $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation), 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis Businesses, and 4% for all other cannabis businesses, to generate an estimated $237,500 to $360,000 annually.
"By taxing retail cannabis sales at a modest 6% and all other cannabis related businesses at 4%, the City can generate an estimated $237,500 to $360,000, or more, in General Fund revenues. This revenue can help fund City services like youth recreation programs, public safety, fire prevention, pothole repairs, and homeless services. Measure C is carefully crafted to ensure a balance between new revenue opportunities and a fair tax structure that discourages illegal marijuana sales on Fairfield’s streets.", in support of Measure C (Learn more)
Shall the ordinance imposing a cannabis business tax be adopted with the City taxing cannabis or hemp businesses at annual rates not to exceed $10.00 per canopy square foot for cultivation (adjustable for inflation), 6% of gross receipts for retail cannabis Businesses, and 4% for all other cannabis businesses which is expected to generate an estimated $237,500 to $360,000 annually and will be levied until repealed by the voters or the City Council?
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