Measure on the ballot in the 2020 California General Election in Long Beach.
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Get StartedA “YES” vote on Measure US would be a vote in favor to authorize the City of Long Beach to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code to increase the City’s general purpose oil barrel production tax from 15 cents up to a maximum of 30 cents per barrel, with the entire amount subject to automatic annual adjustments based on the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI).
A “NO” vote on Measure US would be a vote in opposition to authorize the City of Long Beach to amend the Long Beach Municipal Code to increase the City’s general purpose oil barrel production tax from 15 cents up to a maximum of 30 cents per barrel, with the entire amount subject to automatic annual adjustments based on the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI).
"The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis have exposed dramatic health disparities and racial inequities that persist in Long Beach. Our community will only fully recover when every resident, regardless of race, has equal opportunities. That's why we are voting YES on US... Measure US ONLY increases taxes on oil companies conducting and managing oil production within Long Beach. No Long Beach residents will pay this tax. Annual audits will be required, and all funds will be controlled locally.", in support of Measure US (Learn more)
"In response to the protests and demonstrations sparked by George Floyd's death, Long Beach engaged in conversations with residents about how our city achieves true racial equity and reconciliation. Measure US is a critical first step in improving the health and wellness of all residents, especially our Black and Brown families, who experience devastating environmental conditions and injustice. We will begin addressing the socioeconomic inequity that exists for young people and provide them with opportunities to take charge of their futures. Voting YES provides Long Beach with the funding it needs to start eliminating disparities in our neighborhoods most impacted by institutional racism.", in support of Measure US (Learn more)
To provide funding for community healthcare services; air/water quality and climate change programs; increase childhood education/ youth programs; expand job training opportunities; and maintain other general fund programs, shall a measure be adopted increasing Long Beach’s general oil production tax from 15¢ to maximum 30¢ per barrel, subject to annual adjustments, generating approximately $1,600,000 annually, until ended by voters, requiring audits/ local control of funds?
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