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Measure U: Communications Users' Tax Implementation

Links to information: Communications Users'  Tax Ordinance Written Notice - December 2008 Administrative Ruling - December 2008

Measure U was placed on the November 4, 2008 General Election ballot to modernize the communications portion of the City of Stockton Utility Users Tax.  The Measure passed with 61.54 percent voter approval. This is an existing tax; the rate will not change. This Measure simply updates and continues an existing tax that communications users have been paying for years.

Primary sources of revenue for the City are property tax, sales tax, business license tax, motor vehicle licenses, franchise fees, and utility users tax. Since 1969, the residents of Stockton have paid a utility users tax. The tax on communication services provides approximately $11.65 million in annual revenue to Stockton’s General Fund - a major source of revenue for Stockton.

The City Council ratified the November 4, 2008 election results December 9, 2008.

If you have any additional questions, please contact:

Connie Cochran, Public Information Officer
(209) 937-8827 office
(209) 629-1251 cell

Carol Marshall, Budget Division Program Manager
(209) 937-8205 office