Belmont's Measure I Passing in Preliminary Election Results

BELMONT, CA – Preliminary election results indicate Belmont residents have passed Measure I, which would increase local sales tax by a half-cent.

"If enacted, Measure I, also known as the Belmont Streets and City Services Measure, is a ½ cent local funding measure that will generate approximately $1.3 million annually," the city says of the measure. "Measure I is a general sales tax measure, and could be used for infrastructure repairs such as neighborhood streets, roads, and storm drains, as well as public safety. Measure I will expire in 30 years, and requires citizen’s oversight, independent annual audits, and all funds spent locally. No Measure I funds may be taken by the State or used for other purposes. You may find more information about Measure I by visiting the City’s website: AboutMeasureI"

As of Wednesday night, there were 4,767 yes votes and 3,886 no votes. However, the San Mateo County Registrar of Voters office tells Patch there are still approximately 100,000 outstanding ballots that need to be counted from across the region, some of which could impact this particular race.

Click here for updated results of Measure I. Election results will be updated at 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 15, 18, and 23.

(Patch file photo by Alex Nguyen)