www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 1-7, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 7 NO ON MEASURE Q! DON'T GIVE THE MARINA CITY COUNCIL A BLANK CHECK!! STOP THE 7% FOREVER UTILITY TAX! SIX REASONS TO VOTE “NO” 1 The Highest Utility Tax on the Peninsula 2 "911” is in The Name, But Not in The Law Marina wants to charge you a 7% tax on your utilities—more than any other city on the Monterey Peninsula. Pacific Grove is 5%, Monterey is 2%, and Carmel charges nothing. Why should Marina pay the most? Don't be fooled by the title. This is a general tax, which means the city can spend your money on anything. Not a single dollar is legally required to go to 911, police, or fire. 3 Renters, Homeowners and Businesses Pay the Price 4 Corporations Get Breaks, You Get Taxed The 7% tax on PGE, water, cell and landline, cable and streaming service utility bills are already skyrocketing. This tax will keep growing automatically as rates go up. While City Hall hands out tens of millions in tax breaks and subsidies to developers and a luxury car dealership, they want $3.83 million a year from your pocket—permanently. That’s your money going to them! 5 Empty Promises on Fire Stations 6 The Council Hopes You Won’t Read Past The Title The city promises a new fire station, but with $29.8M available, they have no plans, no location, and no schedule. The council could have proposed a temporary measure with strict spending rules. They chose a permanent tax that they hope you won't question and which can easily pass with just 50% plus one vote. Learn more at nomarinauut.com Paid for by Voters for Responsible Taxes FPPC#1494824
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