A "YES" vote on Measure M is a vote for the city of Oceanside to establish a Cannabis Business Tax not to exceed 6% of gross revenues for Cannabis Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors and not to exceed 3.5% of gross revenues for Cannabis Cultivators to fund general city services.
A "NO" vote on Measure M is a vote against the city of Oceanside to establish a Cannabis Business Tax not to exceed 6% of gross revenues for Cannabis Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors and not to exceed 3.5% of gross revenues for Cannabis Cultivators to fund general city services.
"A YES vote will create additional revenue to help pay for vital community services including public safety, repairing and improving city streets, parks and recreation, youth programing and senior services. The funds generated by this tax will also assist the City in shutting down marijuana activities operating illegally in Oceanside and educating youth about the effects of marijuana use.", in support of Measure M (Learn more)
"By VOTING NO on Measure M you are sending a clear Message that we expect our government to live within its means - like the rest of us. Just say No on Measure M.", in opposition to Measure M (Learn more)
Shall the City of Oceanside establish a Cannabis Business Tax not to exceed 6% of gross revenues for Cannabis Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors and not to exceed 3.5% of gross revenues for Cannabis Cultivators to generate approximately $1,900,000 annually, until voters change or repeal the tax, to fund general city services, including enforcement efforts against cannabis businesses operating illegally?