Marin County voters will several tax measures on the ballot in the June 2, 2026 primary election aand several more on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers calls it a “Tax Tsunami.”
These local measures do not meet the basic standards used by the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers (C$T) to earn support from that non-partisan organization. Those standards include:
- Affordability
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Good Governance
Marin residents already bear a heavy tax burden and cannot reasonably absorb additional increases. This burden falls particularly hard on the relatively small number of residents who can afford to own homes in the county. Sustained and increased taxes make achieving the American dream of homeownership even more difficult.
These proposed measures reflect poor governance and inefficient spending. In short, many voters lack confidence that local officials and agencies will manage additional public funds responsibly.
Residents expect better. Local leaders should exercise fiscal discipline, make more effective use of existing resources, and focus on strengthening the economy to increase revenues—rather than relying on additional taxes.
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