176,992 / 61.8% Yes votes ...... 109,274 / 38.2% No votes

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The transient occupancy tax is collected from renters of hotel, motel and other such temporary lodging accommodations located in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County and raises revenue for general governmental purposes.

Measure H requires approval by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the County of Sacramento voting in the election on the issue.

This measure simply continues a small tax paid by visitors to Sacramento County who stay at hotels or motels outside city limits. This hotel/motel tax has been in place for the past eight years, and is similar to hotel/motel taxes levied by other counties throughout California.

While people living in Sacramento County do not pay this tax, we all benefit tremendously from the money it provides -- more than $1.5 million every year. This money is used to help attract new business, jobs and tourism to our county. It promotes healthy economic growth. And it funds programs that help children and enrich our lives.

By voting "yes" on Measure H, you will protect a vital source of funding for local libraries, the American River Parkway, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento, Sacramento Tree Foundation, Sacramento and Folsom Zoos, Discovery Museum, Fair Oaks Theater District, Crocker Art Museum, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Fairytale Town, Music Circus, Olympic Trials and the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, which brings thousands of tourists and millions of dollars to our county each year.

Without Measure H, these important programs will suffer noticeable cuts, which will hurt the quality of our lives and make it more difficult to attract business, jobs and visitors to Sacramento County. During these difficult economic times,

Measure H is vital to our county's economic health. It protects needed revenue for worthwhile civic programs. lt promotes tourism. And it creates jobs while nurturing healthy economic growth. Measure H does all of this without raising your taxes or imposing any burden on local taxpayers.

To protect our local economy and quality of life, we ask you to vote "yes" on Measure H.

/s SteveHammond, President and CEO, SacramentoConvention and Visitor Bureau

/s Buck Busfield, Producing Director, B Street Theater

/s Ben Simmons, President, Friends of the Sacramento Public Library

s Madlyne MacDonald, President, League of Women Voters of Sacramento

/s Chris Mellini, President, Sacramento Hotel Association