Election Information and Voter Services

November 5, 2019 – Special Municipal Election

A Special Municipal Election will be held on November 5, 2019. The Special Election will be for the placement of general tax measures for:
   •  Establishing a tax on cannabis businesses operating within the City of Stanton
   •  Amending the City's transient occupancy (Hotel) tax by increasing the rate from 8% to 12% and addressing online travel company and other third party bookings

ELECTION SUMMARY

CITY MEASURES:

Orange County Registrar of Voters - Unofficial Results for the November 5, 2019 Special Municipal Election
Official Results for Election as of 11/26/2019 (Certified by the Orange County Registrar of Voters and the Stanton City Council)

Measure A - Establishing a tax on cannabis businesses operating within the City of Stanton

Completed Precincts: 15 of 15

Measure B - Amending the City's transient occupancy (Hotel) tax by increasing the rate from 8% to 12% and addressing online travel company and other third party bookings

Completed Precincts: 15 of 15

CITY CLERK OFFICE HOURS:  Monday – Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed every Friday)

RESOLUTIONS / ORDINANCE(S) / NOTICES

Resolutions
• Calling the Election (Consolidating / Giving Notice / Arguments / Rebuttals)
   Establishing a tax on cannabis businesses operating within the City of Stanton

• Calling the Election (Consolidating / Giving Notice / Arguments / Rebuttals)
   Amending the City's transient occupancy (Hotel) tax by increasing the rate from 8% to 12% and addressing online travel company and other third party bookings

• Amending the Ballot Label/Ballot Question.
   Amending the City's hotel/motel visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax by increasing the rate from 8% to 12% and addressing online travel company and other third                 party bookings

• Declaring Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law

Ordinance(s)
• Ordinance No. 1091 - Establishing a tax on cannabis businesses operating within the City of Stanton

• Ordinance No. 1092 - Amending the City's transient occupancy (Hotel) tax by increasing the rate from 8% to 12% and addressing online travel company and other third party bookings

Notices
• Notice of Election (English) (Español) (한국어) (Tiếng Việt)
• Notice to Voters of Date After Which No Arguments for or Against City Measures May Be Submitted to the City Clerk**
• Notice of Special Hours - Friday, August 16, 2019
   **City Hall is normally closed on Fridays; however, as a special accommodation, special business hours for the City Clerk’s Office for Friday, August 16, 2019 will           be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.**

ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR / AGAINST & REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS

ARGUMENTS

IN FAVOR

• Potential Tax on Future Cannabis Businesses  / Measure A

• Hotel/Motel Visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax Increase / Measure B

AGAINST

• Potential Tax on Future Cannabis Businesses / Measure A

• Hotel/Motel Visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax Increase / Measure B

REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS

REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST

• Potential Tax on Future Cannabis Businesses / Measure A

• Hotel/Motel Visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax Increase / Measure B

REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR

• Potential Tax on Future Cannabis Businesses / Measure A

• Hotel/Motel Visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax Increase / Measure B

CITY ATTORNEY IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS

• Measure A - Potential Tax on Future Cannabis Businesses

• Measure B - Hotel/Motel Visitor (Transient Occupancy) Tax Increase

City Clerk’s Office
Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk
7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, California 90680
(714) 890-4245
pvaZqueZ@ci.stanton.ca.us

General Municipal Elections are held in the City of Stanton on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.

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Polling Places for Stanton Residents
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City Clerk’s Office
Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk
7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, California 90680
(714) 890-4245
pvazquez@ci.stanton.ca.us