Late Tuesday, voters approved the so-called "Jail Tax" and amended the San Mateo County Charter be amended so that each member of the Board of Supervisors cease to be elected by an at-large vote of all the voters in the County, but instead be elected only by the voters of his or her district.
However, San Mateo County residents spoke loud and clear that they do not want the county controller simply appointed to office.
For exact vote counts, see tally box below.
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San Mateo County Measures:
- Measure A: San Mateo County Sales Tax Increase
- Measure B: San Mateo County Election of Supervisors Charter Amendment
- Measure C: San Mateo County Appointed Controller
One viewpoint on the Measure A "Jail Tax"
In Support of Measure B
Vote No on Measure B
468 of 468 Precincts Reporting (100%)
Votes PercentageMeasure A Yes
No
119,889
65,842
64.55%
35.45%
Measure B Yes
No
101,910
72,347
58.48%
41.52%
Measure C Yes
No
68,937
101,413
40.47%
59.53%
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