Local Ballot Measures

2022 City of Corona - Local Ballot Measure "G"

Corona voters have an opportunity to vote on Measure “G,” a measure to impose a Commercial Cannabis Business Tax.

If approved by a majority of Corona voters, this Measure would add Chapter 3.38 (Commercial Cannabis Business Tax) to the Corona Municipal Code and enact a tax on commercial cannabis businesses operating within the City at the following maximum rates:

• Retail sale (including delivery) – up to 9% of gross receipts
• Manufacturing and distribution – up to 7% of gross receipts
• Testing laboratories – up to 3% of gross receipts
• All illegal cannabis businesses and any other type of commercial cannabis businesses (i.e. those the City may allow in the future) – up to 15% of gross receipts

Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIC (Proposition 218), voter approval would be required to increase the maximum rates or change the tax methodology established in Chapter 3.38.  However, the City Council would be authorized to take certain actions without voter approval (see City Attorney Impartial Analysis and the Ordinance).

The estimated annual proceeds of this tax are $5,000,000, but actual revenues would vary depending on the tax rates, the type and number of operating cannabis businesses, and the volume of business.

This tax would be a “general tax”.  Thus, revenues raised from the tax would go into the City’s general fund to pay for any lawful City program, improvement, or service, such as police and emergency response, parks and youth/senior services, street repair, and other general services.  

The applicants who have been granted preliminary approval to operate in Corona have agreed, as part of their Operating Agreements, to pay an operational fee to the City to help mitigate any impacts their businesses may have on the City.  The City Council has indicated that if Measure G is passed, the City will not collect the fee as well.  Thus, the cannabis businesses will not be responsible for remitting both the tax and fee to the City.

If approved, the measure would be effective 10 days after the results of the election are certified by the City Council.  It would remain in effect until repealed by Corona voters voting at a subsequent election.

A "yes" vote on Measure "G" will authorize the commercial cannabis business tax.

A "no" vote on Measure "G" will not authorize the commercial cannabis business tax.

Measure “G” Arguments

• Click here to view Argument IN FAVOR of Measure G
• No Argument was submitted IN OPPOSITION to Measure G

Helpful Links

• City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure G
• Resolution 2022-103: Placement of Measure on the November 8, 2022 Election Ballot
• Resolution 2022-108: Amending the Measure Ballot Label/Question
• Click here to visit the City of Corona’s Commercial Cannabis Portal

Please make an informed decision in the upcoming Municipal Election. For more information about how to participate in the election, please visit www.VoteInfo.net.

To learn more about the City of Corona's Municipal Election, click here!

Council Districts | Measure N

As a result of the passing of Measure N on the November 2016 ballot, the City of Corona will be changing from its current “at-large” system for electing City Council Members to a “by-district” system. Historically, Corona’s City Council Members have been elected at-large, meaning that each is elected by all Corona voters and each can reside anywhere in the City. However, in 2016 Measure N was placed on the ballot and passed. This has changed the way in which Corona elects its City Council Members.  It created five council electoral districts and requires the election by the residents of each of those districts of one Council Member who also resides in the same district. This is known as a “by-district” election process.  A map of the adopted council electoral districts can be found here.

How were the districts determined?

With the help of consultant Doug Johnson, President of the National Demographics Corporation, Corona has drawn the proposed council district boundary lines, making sure that each district has close to the same population and otherwise complies with federal and state law (e.g. no racial gerrymandering).  The goals were also to have each district consist of contiguous territory in as compact a form as possible, to respect “communities of interest”, and to have district boundaries follow visible, natural and man-made geographical and topographical features as much as possible.  To accomplish these goals, we used census information, voter registration and economic data and other criteria to draw sample maps and seek input from the community.

Overall, the City held five community forums and several public meetings with the City Council to gather community input, including three public hearings in June and July.  Ultimately, on July 6, 2016 the City Council voted to adopt the proposed map and to place Measure N on the November ballot.

In 2022, the City of Corona went through a Redistricting, in which the City redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed.

Council District Maps

• Council Districts - Letter Sized
• Council Districts - 16x24
• Council Districts - 24x36

Click Here to Find Your District

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Measure X (City of Corona Economic Recovery, Public Safety, City Services, Measure)

Effective July 1, 2021, the City of Corona sales tax rate increased by 1.00%, to 8.75%.  This is due to Measure X, also known as the City of Corona Economic Recovery, Public Safety, City Services Measure. Measure X was approved by a majority of the City of Corona voters in November 2020.

Revenue collected will provide additional locally controlled funds to address City services and community-expressed priorities including:

• Maintaining local paramedic services/911 emergency response times/local fire protection
• Recruiting and retaining qualified police officers/maintaining local police services
• Coordinating with county and regional first responders to  prepare for medical emergencies, such as the coronavirus outbreak  
• Updating aging firefighter equipment, such as breathing apparatus and protective clothing
• Cleaning and maintaining public areas  
• Improving wildfire preparation and response  
• Assisting small businesses  
• Addressing homelessness  

Fiscal Accountability Provisions

Measure X is subject to legally required accountability provisions, including public disclosure of all spending and annual independent financial audits. Measure X would create a locally-controlled source of funding for City services, which by law cannot be taken by the State or County.

To view the City's current budget, click here.

Measure Y (Term Limits)

As a result of the passing of Measure Y on the November 2020 ballot, the City of Corona established a lifetime term limit for City Council Members of three 4-year terms.

Measure Y applies to those Council Member which began at the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election and at future elections.  

Helpful Links

• County of Riverside - Registrar of Voters
• City Clerk's Office - Election Webpage