Nevada County and FPPC to settle Measure V complaint

Only in California: County spent taxpayer cash trying to convince residents to pay more taxes

Nevada County faces fine by California political watchdogs after using taxpayer money to campaign for a sales tax increase that voters ultimately rejected.

California County Busted Using Taxpayer Money to Campaign for Tax Hike - Real News Now

A California county has been caught improperly using taxpayer resources to promote a sales tax increase, resulting in proposed penalties from the state’s political watchdog after officials crossed the line between providing public information and campaigning for a ballot measure. Nevada County used public money and government resources to promote Measure V, a proposed sales tax increase placed before voters in 2024. The measure sought to raise t…

Nevada County and FPPC to settle Measure V complaint

NEVADA CITY, Calif, August 10, 2026 – In November 2022 Nevada County voters rejected Measure V, a sales tax increase to be used for community-wide wildfire mitigation work. Nevada County sent two mailers to voters ahead of the election and a complaint was filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC.) Today, an agreed settlement […] The post Nevada County and FPPC to settle Measure V complaint appeared first on YubaNet.