08/29/2023 District Special Election

August 29, 2023 Santa Lucia Community Services District Special Election

An all-mail ballot election will be held July 31 through August 29 for voters residing within the boundaries of the Santa Lucia Community Services District to decide on a tax measure. This is an all-mail ballot election; in-person voting assistance will be available.

Santa Lucia Community Services District

Special Tax Measure

(2/3 Voter Approval Required)

Ballot Question

Shall a special tax to fund Fire/EMS Services be levied annually until repealed at a rate of up to $954.67 per year for developed and undeveloped estate residential parcels with rates for other parcels shown in Resolution No. 23-05, initially generating $389,840.00 ($294,791.40 from residential and $95,048.60 from non-residential) with maximum rates subject to a 4% annual inflation adjustment and establishing an appropriations limit of $900,000 for Community Facilities District No. 1 (Fire/EMS) of the Santa Lucia Community Services District?

Voter Information Guide

Get your Voter Information Guide here (in PDF format)

Important Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the ballot?

• Measure question

What do I do if I make a mistake on my ballot?

• If you make a mistake on your ballot, you can simply make a notation correcting your vote. Please do not initial or sign your name after the correction. You can also call us and ask for a replacement ballot.

How can I return my ballot?

• You can return your ballot in the mail, postage is paid, or to a return box or in-person voting location listed in the voter information guide included in your mail packet.

• You may also drop off your ballot in one of the following drop boxes
   

  Drop Box Location	Hours of Operation
  Santa Lucia Community Services District Office 121 Rancho San Carlos Road, Building A Carmel, CA 93923	Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Monterey County Elections 1441 Schilling Place – North Building Salinas, CA 93901	24-hours

   

Can I vote in person?

Although this is an all-mail ballot election, in-person voting opportunities will be available at:

• County of Monterey, Elections, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas:

  • July 31 – August 28, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Additional assistance is available, call (831) 796-1499 for more information

How do I know if my ballot was counted?

To check the status of your ballot:

• · Call the County of Monterey, Elections office (831) 796-1499;

• · Visit My Voter Status; or

• · Sign-up to track your ballot at California (ballottrax.net)

How do I check my registration status?

You can check your voter registration status, including your name, address, political party, and vote by mail status by visiting My Voter Status or call (831) 796-1499.