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Tehama County survey finds public safety tax could reach two-thirds after education but remains vulnerable to opposition
Summary
A county-commissioned survey showed initial support for a proposed 1¢ public-safety sales tax at 58%; support rose to 66% after education messages but fell to about 59% after a brief critical statement, indicating passage is possible but would require a strong outreach and education campaign.
Tehama County supervisors heard detailed polling results Feb. 3 showing a proposed 1¢ sales tax to fund fire, sheriff and emergency services polls at a level that could clear the two-thirds threshold only with sustained public education and turnout.
Consultants Joy Coomer of Team Civics and Sharon Pinkerton of FM3 Research said the dual-mode survey of 437 likely November 2026 voters produced an initial ‘yes’ of 58 percent. After respondents heard short education statements about rural patrols, 9-1-1 response times and independent oversight, support rose to 66 percent. When presented with a short critical message commonly…
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