November 2026 Ballot Measures X, Y and Z
Summary
The Independent Oversight Committee gave Measure F high marks but rated general-fund Measures B and C as needing improvement because residents can't easily trace where the money goes. The committee wants tax-measure landing pages and easier budget access; Mayor Young agreed the budget is too hard to reach online.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
These measures supply roughly a third of city services funding; better transparency could bolster confidence for future revenue asks.
Every resident who pays the taxes and wants to see where the money lands.
Larger businesses, including the marine terminal, would face higher taxes if the measures pass.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 15, 2026
The Independent Oversight Committee gave Measure F high marks but rated general-fund Measures B and C as needing improvement because residents can't easily trace where the money goes. The committee wants tax-measure landing pages and easier budget access; Mayor Young agreed the budget is too hard to reach online.
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The council put three revenue measures before voters: a business license tax modernization (X), a limited city charter (Y), and a real property transfer tax (Z). The charter and transfer tax are linked — both must pass for the tax to take effect. Measure X would exempt small businesses and raise about $1.6 million in year one.
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