For point of historical reference, Culver City have been voting for bond measures, transfer taxes and parcel taxes for over two decades.
Here are the taxes since 2008:
2008: MEASURE W:
Culver City Utility Users Tax, Measure W extended Culver City's pre-existing
utility/telecommunications tax (UUT) of 11% to more utilities and types of
telecommunication.
2008: MEASURE R:
A County of Los Angeles Sales Tax, Measure R. Measure R increased the county
sales tax from 8.25% to 8.75% (a half-cent increase) to fund transportation projects.
The Measure R tax will last for 30 years and will cost taxpayers an estimated $40
billion for roadway and transit projects.
2009: MEASURE EE:
A Culver City Unified School District parcel tax, Measure EE authorized the school district
to levy an annual $96.00 parcel tax. The tax lasted five years.
2014: MEASURE CC:
A Culver City Unified School District Bond Issue, Measure CC authorized the district to
increase its debt by $106,000,000 through issuing general obligation bonds in that amount.
Measure CC called for taxpayers to pay $48 per $100,000 of assessed property valuation
for the life of the bonds to pay off this debt. The interest to be paid on the $106 million was
estimated at $111,486,023, bringing the total cost to taxpayers up to $217,486,023.
2016: MEASURE CW:
Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax.
$99 annually per single family residential parcel
$69 annually per multi-family residential dwelling unit$1,096 annually per acre of land or
portion thereof for non-residential
2017, MEASURE H:
the landmark 1⁄4 percent increase to the County’s sales tax to provide an ongoing revenue
stream – an estimated $355 million per year for ten years — to fund services, rental subsidies
and housing. It is designed to fund a comprehensive regional approach encompassing 21
interconnected strategies in six areas to combat homelessness: Prevent homelessness Subsidize
housing Increase income Provide case management and services Create a coordinated system
Increase affordable/homeless housing
2018: MEASURE K:
Measure K is an annual education parcel tax levied at $189 per parcel for seven years. The
funds will be used to preserve excellence in core academic programs with locally controlled
funds, attract and retain qualified teachers, maintain smaller class sizes, support math,
science, engineering, technology, art and music programs, improve support for students
with special needs, and prepare students for college and modern careers.
2018: MEASURE C:
Sales Tax
Increased Culver City’s sales tax one-quarter cent, until ended by voters. Generating
approximately $4,900,000 annually. Measure C: The Culver City Neighborhood Safety And
City Services Protection Measure
2020: MEASURE RE:
A real estate transfer tax based on sales price or value
Measure to maintain essential services, including deferred parks/facilities/street maintenance,
addressing homelessness, after-school/senior services, and economic recovery, by increasing
the one-time 0.45% tax on real property sales, adding 1.5% on amounts from $1,500,000 to
$2,999,999, 3% on amounts from $3,000,000 to $9,999,999, and 4% on amounts $10,000,000
and above, except for sales under $1,500,000, affordable housing, and first transfer of new
multi-family properties, and providing $6,000,000 annually until repealed.
Here are the taxes since 2008:
2008: MEASURE W:
Culver City Utility Users Tax, Measure W extended Culver City's pre-existing
utility/telecommunications tax (UUT) of 11% to more utilities and types of
telecommunication.
2008: MEASURE R:
A County of Los Angeles Sales Tax, Measure R. Measure R increased the county
sales tax from 8.25% to 8.75% (a half-cent increase) to fund transportation projects.
The Measure R tax will last for 30 years and will cost taxpayers an estimated $40
billion for roadway and transit projects.
2009: MEASURE EE:
A Culver City Unified School District parcel tax, Measure EE authorized the school district
to levy an annual $96.00 parcel tax. The tax lasted five years.
2014: MEASURE CC:
A Culver City Unified School District Bond Issue, Measure CC authorized the district to
increase its debt by $106,000,000 through issuing general obligation bonds in that amount.
Measure CC called for taxpayers to pay $48 per $100,000 of assessed property valuation
for the life of the bonds to pay off this debt. The interest to be paid on the $106 million was
estimated at $111,486,023, bringing the total cost to taxpayers up to $217,486,023.
2016: MEASURE CW:
Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax.
$99 annually per single family residential parcel
$69 annually per multi-family residential dwelling unit$1,096 annually per acre of land or
portion thereof for non-residential
2017, MEASURE H:
the landmark 1⁄4 percent increase to the County’s sales tax to provide an ongoing revenue
stream – an estimated $355 million per year for ten years — to fund services, rental subsidies
and housing. It is designed to fund a comprehensive regional approach encompassing 21
interconnected strategies in six areas to combat homelessness: Prevent homelessness Subsidize
housing Increase income Provide case management and services Create a coordinated system
Increase affordable/homeless housing
2018: MEASURE K:
Measure K is an annual education parcel tax levied at $189 per parcel for seven years. The
funds will be used to preserve excellence in core academic programs with locally controlled
funds, attract and retain qualified teachers, maintain smaller class sizes, support math,
science, engineering, technology, art and music programs, improve support for students
with special needs, and prepare students for college and modern careers.
2018: MEASURE C:
Sales Tax
Increased Culver City’s sales tax one-quarter cent, until ended by voters. Generating
approximately $4,900,000 annually. Measure C: The Culver City Neighborhood Safety And
City Services Protection Measure
2020: MEASURE RE:
A real estate transfer tax based on sales price or value
Measure to maintain essential services, including deferred parks/facilities/street maintenance,
addressing homelessness, after-school/senior services, and economic recovery, by increasing
the one-time 0.45% tax on real property sales, adding 1.5% on amounts from $1,500,000 to
$2,999,999, 3% on amounts from $3,000,000 to $9,999,999, and 4% on amounts $10,000,000
and above, except for sales under $1,500,000, affordable housing, and first transfer of new
multi-family properties, and providing $6,000,000 annually until repealed.