The unofficial results from Super Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election indicate that Measure A did not achieve the required 2/3 voter approval. The measure aimed to increase the Sales and Use Tax by 3/4 of a percent, with an estimated revenue of 2.4 million dollars specifically allocated to the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Todd Johns emphasized that if the measure had been approved, the increased sales tax to 8% would have been directed towards addressing staffing issues. He highlighted concerns about staffing levels, noting that they were approaching or falling below those of 30 years ago. Last summer, the sheriff had to redirect deputies from patrols to fill numerous vacancies in the jail.
In a statement this morning, Sheriff Johns expressed the commitment of the Sheriff’s Office to maintain the highest standards of service and protection for the county, regardless of the Measure A election outcome. He acknowledged the measure faced challenges, considering the volatility within the County’s administration.
As of this morning, Plumas County Elections Office’s unofficial results show 2,853 ‘Yes’ votes and 1,888 ‘No’ votes for Measure A. Unfortunately, the measure is falling just short of the required support to secure funding for the Sheriff’s Office.
