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July 2024
San Pablo
Commercial Retail Cannabis Tax
Including Comparison of Opinion Leaders with the Mainstream Strategy Research Institute
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Question 2.0 Whether or not you were previously aware of the fact that City officials are facing a general fund deficit of $8.7 million for the next three consecutive fiscal years, plus additional years if new revenue sources are not identified, do you support or oppose allowing the sale of marijuana within City limits?
Support for
Authorizing Sale of Marijuana
Within City Limits
55%
Strongly
Support
27%
Definitely
oppose
Opinion Leaders
53%
Likely Support
SRI’s Go, No-Go Model
Figure 2
Commercial Retail Cannabis Tax
July 2024
Unsure/
Ref/Neutral
5%
Potential
Support
60%
100% Definitely +
100% Probably
8%
Somewhat
Support
Likely
Support
57.5%
SRI’s Go, No-Go
100% Definitely +
50% Probably
Somewhat
Oppose
5%
Question 4.0: Shall the measure imposing a cannabis (“marijuana”) business license tax of up to 7% of gross receipts, or $10 per square foot of commercial grow area, lasting until voters end it, and estimated to generate $700,000 to $960,000 annually to provide City services such as police protection, recreational services, services to local youth and seniors, community grant programs, and for general government use, with all funds staying local and subject to audit, be adopted? Support After Arguments
Ballot Language
Figure 4B
Commercial Retail Cannabis Tax
July 2024
10%
Unsure/
Ref/Neutral4%
Probably
NO
49%
Definitely
YES
12%
Probably
YES
25%
Definitely
NO
Opinion Leaders
54.5%
Likely Support
SRI’s Go, No-Go Model
Potential
YES
61%
100% Definitely +
100% Probably
Likely Support
Before ARGUMENTS
57.5%
Likely
YES
55%
SRI’s Go, No-Go
100% Definitely +
50% Probably