Culver City Voters Pass Both

Measure C and Measure D

On November 6, 2018, Culver City residents voted in favor of both Measure C and Measure D. Measure C–the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Sales Tax–passed by a vote of 69.90% Yes to 30.10% No. Measure D–the Proposed Charter Amendment regarding municipal election timing–passed by a vote of 82.17% Yes to 17.83% No.

"I am very proud of the Culver City community and all those who participated in the democratic process. You have sent a clear message that you trust the City to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. I know our local government leaders will do their best to use these new funds wisely to continue providing high-quality services and programs. The City has made our financial situation highly transparent to both the Council and residents. Asking the community to contribute even more is never easy and never done lightly. Culver City voters have shown us that they value the services and programs provided by the City, and I am very glad to see continued support for the public servants who help make this community such a desirable place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Thomas Small.

Per Measure C, effective April 2019, the sales tax in Culver City will increase by one-quarter of a percent. These sales tax funds (approximately $4,900,000 annually) will be used to maintain the current level of public safety efforts–including 911 emergency response, firefighters, police officers and paramedics–and fund City services such as after school youth programs, senior services and street repairs. Measure C is a "general tax," not a "special tax," and may be used for any valid municipal purpose. These funds will be deposited into the City's General Fund and will not go to the State.

Per Measure D, the City's general municipal election date will change from April of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide general election, held in November of even-numbered years. As a result, the current City Council terms will be extended by seven months. In addition, the Measure amended the City Charter to be consistent with the shifted municipal election date. The election date for Mayor and Vice Mayor will change from April to the following: 1) For even-numbered years, immediately following certification of general municipal election results; and 2) For odd-numbered years, the second City Council meeting occurring 12 months after the City Council election.

About Culver City

Culver City is a five-square-mile, urban community of 39,000 residents surrounded mostly by the City of Los Angeles but also shares a border with unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It is centrally located on the Westside near Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles International Airport.  Culver City is particularly known for its well-run public school system, "small town" charm, growing high-tech and creative economies, and a dynamic downtown that is regionally known as a destination for restaurants, live theatre, and art galleries. 

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