CITY OF COVINA MEASURE CC

June 2, 2026

Official Ballot Question

To maintain local funding for emergency medical, fire, and police services; address homelessness; repair streets and improve parks, shall the City of Covina adopt a ¼ cent sales tax generating approximately $3 million annually

Measure CC

  • Preserves taxes generated in Covina to stay in Covina for local services, projects and improvements
  • Prevents another agency from claiming sales tax monies with limited return to Covina
  • Provides Covina voters with the opportunity to decide where sales tax monies are directed

Why This Measure Is Being Considered

The City of Covina is facing increasing costs while revenues have remained relatively flat. Without additional funding, service levels may be reduced over time.

 

Measure CC is intended to provide a locally controlled funding option that allows residents to decide whether to maintain current service levels and address ongoing infrastructure needs.

If Approved: Use of Funds

  • Police Services
  • Fire Services
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Homelessness Response
  • Parks & Facilities
  • Street Repairs
  • Youth & Senior Programs

What the Tax Does NOT Apply To

  • Groceries
  • Prescription medications
  • Medical supplies
  • Rent / housing costs
  • Utilities
Where Your Money Stays Local
Measure CC

Approx. $3,000,000 annually

If approved by voters, Measure CC would allow locally generated revenue to remain in Covina for local services and community priorities.

What Happens if Another Agency Acts First?
  • The sales tax rate in Covina could still increase.
  • Residents and visitors could still pay the higher rate.
  • The added revenue could be controlled by another agency.
  • Funds may be distributed by broader formulas rather than Covina priorities.
Cost Examples

Estimate the additional cost of the proposed 0.25% sales tax on taxable purchases.

  • $20 purchase $0.05
  • $50 purchase $0.13
  • $100 purchase $0.25
  • $500 purchase $1.25
Examples are based on a 0.25% tax rate and apply only to taxable purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions

Measure CC is a proposed locally controlled 0.25% transactions and use (sales) tax for the City of Covina. If approved by voters, it would provide approximately $3 million annually to support local services and infrastructure.

A 0.25% sales tax equals 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If approved, the total sales tax rate in Covina would increase from 10.50% to approximately 10.75%.

The City is experiencing increasing costs for public safety, infrastructure, and general services, while existing revenues have not kept pace.

Revenue from Measure CC would be available for general municipal purposes, including maintaining 911 emergency medical, fire, and police services; addressing homelessness; repairing streets; improving parks; and supporting programs.

Covina voters will decide on Measure CC at the June 2, 2026 election.

Election Information

The election will be held on June 2, 2026 and administered by Los Angeles County.

Visit LA County Elections Website