There is currently no excise tax on gas and electricity usage in the City of Clayton. Pursuant to Proposition 218, enacted by the voters in 1996, Measure P requires a simple majority vote of the voters voting at the election for approval. If Measure P is approved, the City Council will be authorized to impose an excise tax on gas and electricity beginning July 1, 2001, or such later date as determined by the city council.

The proposed tax is a general tax which would be placed in the City's general fund. Revenues from the tax would be available for any general municipal purposes. The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure P. If you desire a copy of the proposed Ordinance Adopting an Excise Tax on Gas and Electric Usage, please call the elections official's office at 925-673-7304 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.

Maurice E. Huguet, Jr., Clayton City Attorney