Election2022: From cannabis taxes and building height limits to trash pick up, here’s everything voters need to know about the ballot measures in San Diego County.
Measure A would allow the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to impose a tax on cannabis businesses operating in theIt covers both medical and recreational operations. Voters will be asked if gross receipts should be taxed at a maximum of 6% for retail, 3% for distribution, 2% for testing, 3% for cultivation or $10 per canopy square foot and 4% for other businesses.
Measure A requires a simple majority vote and if approved, gives the board of supervisors the authority to set the initial tax rate. County officials estimate the business tax could bring in $2.9 million to $5.6 million annually and the revenue could be used for any general government purpose like parks, fire safety, roads and health. The board of supervisors voted earlier this year to send Measure A to voters.
“We’re at another step in our progress towards establishing the safe, regulated and legal cannabis market in the unincorporated areas and I think this is a worthy endeavor,” said San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher during the June 15th board meeting. Supervisor Jim Desmond inquired why the measure had to go to voters countywide and not just in the unincorporated county, where the cannabis business tax would apply. County staff responded it is California law and cannot be done otherwise.
Supporters argue cities including San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Vista and Oceanside have already regulated cannabis businesses. The added revenues from Measure A would cover new costs associated with regulation and help to close illegal cannabis operations.Supporters argue Measure A is a bipartisan solution to advance a safe, regulated, and legal adult cannabis industry in San Diego County, and keeps tax revenues local.
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