GET THE FACTS ON MEASURE SG
Before South Gate creates another permanent tax, residents deserve to understand exactly what Measure SG does
Tax Rate Increase
8%: Measure SG would impose an 8% Utility Users Tax on covered services.
ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLD COST: $600
The average South Gate family will pay about $600 more per year.
EXPIRATION DATE: NONE
None. Measure SG does not automatically expire. The only way to repeal it is to hold another election.
TYPE OF TAX: General Tax.
Measure SG revenue is available for any city purposes. The measure does not legally guarantee that revenue will be spent exclusively on police, streets, parks, 911 response, crossing guards, or youth programs.
WHAT GETS TAXED
Electricity
NATURAL GAS
WATER
TElephone Service
MObile COmmunications
INTERNET-BAsed CALLING
SATELLITE Television
Streaming and Internet-Based Subscriptions
WHO DOESN’T HAVE TO PAY:
Only certain qualifying low-income seniors are eligible to receive an exemption. Working families, renters, younger low-income residents and businesses generally still pay.
DOCUMENT CENTER
MEASURE SG FACT SHEET
A concise overview of Measure SG, including the 8% tax rate, services affected, household cost, lack of a sunset date and General Fund spending provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
DOES MEASURE SG EXPIRE?
No. Measure SG has no automatic expiration date. It continues until ended by voters.
IS MEASURE SG ONLY A TAX ON ELECTRICITY AND GAS?
No. It covers a broader range of utilities, communications, cable, satellite, and all qualifying streaming services.
IS THE MONEY GUARANTEED TO GO TO POLICE?
No. Measure SG is a general tax. The revenue is not legally earmarked exclusively for police.
IS THE MONEY GUARANTEED TO REPAIR STREETS?
No. Street maintenance may be discussed in connection with the measure, but Measure SG does not legally dedicate all or any fixed portion of the revenue specifically to streets.
DOES EVERYONE RECEIVE AN EXEMPTION?
No. The exemption is limited to qualifying low-income seniors. Working families, renters, younger low-income residents and businesses generally remain subject to the tax.
HOW MUCH COULD MEASURE SG COST A HOUSEHOLD?
Approximately $600 per household per year.
DIDN’T SOUTH GATE VOTERS ALREADY APPROVE ANOTHER TAX?
Yes. South Gate voters previously approved Measure P, a permanent general sales tax.
Before asking residents for another permanent tax, City Hall should fully account for how it has used existing tax revenues.
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