October 3, 2019 ballot measures in Tennessee
Ballotpedia covered one initiative on the ballot for Memphis voters inShelby County, Tennessee, on October 3, 2019.
In 2019, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appear on the ballot for voters withinthe top 100 largest cities in the U.S. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in North Carolina, all local measures inCalifornia, and allstatewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2019 local ballot measure coverage includesMemphis, Tennessee.
Local ballot measures
Memphis
•Memphis Public Safety Officer Benefits Sales Tax Initiative 
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| Ayesvote was a votein favor of increasing the city's sales tax by an additional 0.5% (from 2.25% to 2.75%) in order to fund health benefits at levels provided in 2014 and pensions at levels provided in 2016 for fire and police public safety officers; the measure was to earmark any additional revenue for roads and pre-kindergarten education. |
| Anovote was a voteagainst increasing the city's sales tax by an additional 0.5% (from 2.25% to 2.75%) to fund health benefits and pensions for public safety officers, thereby leaving the public safety health benefits and pension plans at their existing rates and the total sales tax rate within the city at 9.25%. |
Other races on the ballot
The city ofMemphis, Tennessee, held general elections for mayor and all 13 seats on the city council on October 3, 2019. The filing deadline for this election was July 18, 2019.
Click here to learn more about the city's elections in 2019.
Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election in 2019.
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