Summary
The council voted to let Ceres voters decide in November on a 1¢ sales tax projected to raise $9.4 million a year for public safety and essential services. Supporters (police and fire unions) say services are being cut without it; opponents say it's a general tax with a misleading 911 title and hits working-class families hardest.
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Would raise the sales tax rate from 8.375% to 9.375% — the highest in Stanislaus County — generating about $9.4 million a year.
If approved by voters, police, fire, and essential city services would gain a dedicated local revenue stream.
Opponents argue low-income and fixed-income residents would bear the heaviest burden through higher prices on everyday purchases.
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