Local Politics · Lemoore, CA
Lemoore Voters Appear to Reject Measure P Hotel Tax Increase
Early returns from Tuesday night showed Lemoore voters rejecting Measure P, a proposed increase in the city's Transient Occupancy Tax on hotels from 8% to 12%. With 1,935 votes (52.07%) against and 1,781 (47.93%) in favor, the measure appeared headed for defeat. Measure P was projected to generate about $170,930 annually for the City's General Fund under a three-year spending plan proposed by the City Council. A similar hotel tax measure in nearby Hanford also failed at the ballot box in the June 2 primary.