Measure X | Sales Tax

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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.