BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The vote to determine whether the city of Delano’s sales tax will be maintained or changed ended at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The city is now awaiting the final count.

If passed, Measure B would extend the existing 1% sales tax until ended by voters, rather than expiring March 31, 2028.

The current sales tax in Delano is 8.25%. If Measure B doesn’t pass, the tax would decrease to 7.25%.

The tax was set since voters in Delano passed Measure I in 2007, setting a 10-year sales tax increase of 1%. The tax was extended for another 10 years in 2016.

The tax generates about $8.5 million each year, according to city officials.

The money generated from the tax goes to police and fire services, street maintenance, parks and recreation and other services.

Delano Mayor Liz Mo

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