In Escondido, the future of Measure E – a proposition that would raise the sales tax – has yet to be decided. Days after the election, people in Escondido are still waiting to find out whether they’ll be paying more in sales tax Currently voters are deadlocked on the measure – with those against it at 50.06% and those for it at 49.94% (as these numbers may change, see the live results above). A difference of just 30 votes, with more votes to be counted. The measure would raise the sales tax from its current 7.75% to 8.5%. "More taxes? I am not for more taxes – especially the gas tax, come on. How much more taxes can we pay?" said Kristin Krc, voter. If passed, Measure E would provide funding to ensure the city has enough first responders including police officers, firefighters, dispatchers and paramedics. It would also go to help maintain infrastructure maintenance to public facilities, storm drains, streets and sidewalks. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/politics/elections/measure-e-escondidos-sales-tax-proposition/509-9a91e6fd-6399-416f-b394-ba6bc521e83a