Published April 12, 2026
Unlike the single Measure S proposed in 2020, official city materials and local reporting indicate that Fullerton is now considering two separate half-cent (0.5%) special sales tax measures. Here is what has been reported about each.
One proposed measure would focus on infrastructure and road repairs. Fullerton, like many California cities, faces a significant backlog of deferred road maintenance and infrastructure needs. A dedicated infrastructure tax would legally restrict the revenue to infrastructure-related spending.
Residents may want to ask what specific projects would be prioritized, how the city would determine project selection, and what oversight would be in place to ensure funds are spent as promised.
The second proposed measure would focus on public safety, which typically includes police and fire services. Public safety often represents the single largest category of city general fund spending. A dedicated public safety tax would restrict revenue to that purpose.
Key questions include whether this would fund new positions or maintain existing ones, whether it would cover equipment and facilities, and what happens to existing public safety funding if new revenue is added.
Both proposed measures are described as special taxes. Under California law, special taxes require a two-thirds (66.7%) supermajority vote to pass and must be spent on the specific purposes identified in the ballot measure. This contrasts with the 2020 Measure S, which was a general tax requiring only a simple majority.
As of this writing, final certified ballot language for either measure has not been publicly confirmed. Key details—including exact tax rates, sunset provisions, oversight mechanisms, and specific spending commitments—may still be under development. This page will be updated as official information becomes available.
For the complete overview with all sources, visit our Fullerton Sales Tax 2026 page.