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Gonzales City Council backs Measure B parcel tax to shore up fire and emergency services
Summary
On May 4, 2026, the Gonzales City Council adopted a resolution supporting Measure B, a parcel tax placed on the special primary ballot to provide a dedicated revenue stream for the city's fire and emergency medical services; council and staff stressed the levy would be restricted to department use and requires a two-thirds vote to pass.
Gonzales City Council adopted a resolution on May 4 supporting Measure B, a parcel tax the city will place on the upcoming special primary ballot to generate revenue limited to fire and emergency medical services.
City staff summarized the proposal and the fiscal context, saying the department is a roughly $1 million operation and that the parcel tax would be kept in a separate account and used only for the fire department’s designated needs, such as salaries and equipment. A staff member told the council that a city survey showed about 70% support among respondents for a parcel tax to maintain…
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