Prop 43: Raise Local Special Tax Vote Threshold to 2/3

2026 California General Election — West Covina ballot measure research

What it does

Requires two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes.

Creates or opens door to future tax/obligation? N — makes local taxes harder to pass

Research summary

Currently some local special taxes can pass with a simple majority. This measure would raise the bar to two-thirds, reducing the chance of new local taxes.

My Vote and Why

My Vote: Yes

Why: Restores the two-thirds threshold for local special taxes — back to the way it should have been.

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