Measure I is a ballot measure that will appear on the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election ballot giving residents of Willows the opportunity to vote on a 1.5% transaction and use tax (“Sales Tax”) increasing the City’s sales tax from 7.25% to 8.75%.

How would Measure I benefit the city?

The City of willows is currently facing a structural deficit of approximately $1 million in 2024 that will grow to nearly $1.5 million by 2026. If approved, Measure I is projected to generate up to an additional $2.3 million annually curing the ongoing deficit and increasing the City’s cashflow for emergencies and other city needs.

How would Measure I funds be used?

The additional revenue generated by Measure I would be used to fund law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, public works, and library and recreation services, as well as closing the city’s structural deficit and rebuilding the city’s General Fund Reserve for city emergencies and other city needs.

How will I know how the money was spent?

The City will produce quarterly and annual reports identifying Measure I revenue and expenditures, which will be presented to the City Council at a public meeting, as well as posted on the City’s website. In addition, an annual town hall meeting will be held every spring before the final budget approval to report on Measure I revenues and expenditures, as well as receive community input on future expenditures.

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Sales Tax Ballot Measure I

What if Measure I passes?

What if Measure I passes?

What if Measure I passes?

Measure I FAQs

What if Measure I passes?

What if Measure I passes?

2024 Sales Tax Trends

What if Measure I passes?

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax FAQ (Spanish)

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax FAQ (Spanish)

2023 Sales Tax Trends

Sales Tax Measure Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Sales Tax FAQ (Spanish)

Support for Measure I

Valley Mirror Editorial

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Understanding the City's Finances

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How did the City get to this point?

How did the City get to this point?

How did the City get to this point?

How did the City get to this point?

How did the City get to this point?

Willows City Council - 2024 Vision and Priorities

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Willows 2024 City Crawl

Measure I in the news

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Presentation

Media Kit

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Press Releases

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Launches Separate Website Focused on Facts about City Finances and Measure I

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Approved FY 2024-25 Budget, Forecasts Significant Decline in General Fund Balance

City of Willows Announces Special Townhall Meeting on City Finances and Measure I, 1.5% Sales Tax Measure

City of Willows Approved FY 2024-25 Budget, Forecasts Significant Decline in General Fund Balance

Willows City Council Approves Updated Master Fee Schedule

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

City of Willows Approved FY 2024-25 Budget, Forecasts Significant Decline in General Fund Balance

City Hall Temporarily Closes on Fridays Due to Budget Constraints

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

City of Willows Issues ‘Clean’ FY 2022-23 Audit with No Material Findings

Willows City Council Approves Placing 1.5% Sales Tax Measure on November 2024 Ballot

Willows City Council Approves Placing 1.5% Sales Tax Measure on November 2024 Ballot

Willows City Council Approves Placing 1.5% Sales Tax Measure on November 2024 Ballot

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