COLUSA, CA (MPG) – Colusa County voters continued to reject a proposed library parcel tax while supporting two city sales tax measures, according to updated unofficial election results released Monday, Nov. 9.
The Colusa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office released its fourth unofficial election summary at 2:37 p.m., reporting 5,649 ballots counted from 10,893 registered voters, representing a 51.86% turnout.
Measure L, the proposed $85 annual parcel tax to support the Colusa County Free Library, continued to face opposition. The latest count showed 3,601 votes against the measure and 1,855 in favor, with approximately 66% voting no.
“While Measure L was ultimately unsuccessful, the citizen-led initiative brought much-needed attention to an important conversation about the future of our libraries and how we fund those services,” Costello said.
She said the library would continue evaluating funding options and working toward a sustainable future.
“Our circumstances may change, but our commitment to the people of this county will not,” she said.
Measure L proponent Erin Steidlmayer thanked campaign volunteers and community supporters.
“We are proud of the integrity of our campaign and the hard work that went into informing voters about the county’s budget shortfalls and their impact on library services,” Steidlmayer said.
“The election outcome has not changed our belief in the importance of public libraries,” she added.
Meanwhile, voters in Colusa and Williams continued to support local sales tax proposals.
Colusa’s Measure B, the Enhanced Infrastructure and Public Safety Sales Tax, received 1,182 yes votes and 672 no votes, representing approximately 63.8% support.
In Williams, Measure F, the Fire Protection and Emergency Services Sales Tax, received 543 yes votes and 313 no votes, representing approximately 63.4% support.
In the Colusa City Council election, incumbents Ryan Codorniz and Dave Marks maintained their leads for the two available seats.
Codorniz led with 1,050 votes, followed by Marks with 754. Challengers Jerry Gonzales and John M. Martin trailed with 622 and 560 votes, respectively.
“My commitment remains to ALL Colusans. I will continue to listen, remain accessible, ask questions, and advocate for the needs of our community,” Codorniz said. “You deserve thoughtful decisions, responsible stewardship of your tax dollars, and representation that takes your concerns seriously.”
In the Colusa Unified School District Board of Trustees election, Laura Cervantes continued to lead the three-candidate race for two seats.
Cervantes received 1,477 votes, followed by incumbent Roberta James with 1,189. Incumbent Chris McAllister trailed with 730 votes.
“Whether this election ends with a seat at the board table or a different path God has planned for me, I will forever be thankful for the doors that opened, the hands I shook, the stories I heard, and the relationships I built along the way,” Cervantes said.
In Williams, three candidates sought three City Council seats. Guillermo Hernandez Jr. received 467 votes, followed by Janet Escalante-Ramos with 343 and Brayan Antonio Velazquez Velazquez with 307.
Although the updated results show substantial leads in several contests, all vote totals remain unofficial. The Colusa County Elections Department will continue counting ballots before certifying the results.