Voter Guide: Understand the local measures on your California general election ballot

Voters across Santa Barbara county will consider eight local ballot measures this election day, voting on proposals to strengthen access to education, improve services in Isla Vista and authorize some tax increases. The measures are unique to Santa Barbara County ballots, separate from the 14 statewide initiatives. Local measures only apply to voters in the areas they address. For example, only voters registered in Santa Maria will vote on Measure C, a Santa Maria measure. Santa Maria: Measure C Measure C would increase the local sales tax rate in Santa Maria from 8.75% to 9.25%. The city estimates the increase would produce $13 million annually, if approved. The city hopes to distribute the funds toward public works. This includes repairs to streets and sidewalks and maintaining public parks and community facilities. These funds will remain in Santa Maria, not to be used by the rest of the county or state. Carpinteria: Measure I Measure I would increase Carpinteri