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Council hears poll showing majority support for 1¢ sales tax; staff directed to continue outreach
Summary
A consultant’s poll found a 59% initial yes for a proposed 1¢ general sales tax in Tulare, rising to about 66% after education. Council gave staff direction to continue outreach and return with draft ballot language and a resolution of intent; members discussed adding language on youth/gang prevention.
A consultant presented a community survey showing initial majority support for a possible 1¢ general sales tax and counseled the council to proceed with education and outreach.
Richard Bernard, a polling consultant, told the council that in a random sample of 417 likely November 2026 voters the measure polled 59% yes, 35% no and 7% undecided, and that “after providing education support goes up 7 points from 59 to 66 overall.” He said the strongest respondent priorities were public safety, protecting drinking‑water…
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