Tulare City Council votes to place local sales tax measure on November ballot

Tulare City Council votes to place local sales tax measure on November ballot

The Tulare City Council voted June 2 to place a one-cent increase to local sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot for voter consideration. If approved by a majority of Tulare voters, this measure would increase the City’s existing Transactions and Use Tax by one cent, from 0.5% to 1.5%. The measure is projected to generate approximately $16 million annually in locally controlled General Fund revenue. The City of Tulare relies on its G…