Carlos Romero

Measure JJ Anti-Displacement Program

Measure JJ revenue funds the programs, with 45% dedicated to rental assistance.

$125 million general obligation bond for civic and infrastructure projects

Homeowners would pay roughly $105 a year per $100,000 of assessed value — about $8 a month — if the measure passes.

Council term limits

June placement would cost the city an estimated $75,500–$90,600 versus $63,000–$75,600 in November.

Structural budget deficit

A $4.7 million general fund deficit covered by drawing reserves down from $17.8 million to $14.3 million.

Mayor combining State of the City with candidate forum

City staff time and resources are supporting the combined event, raising questions about use of public funds for a campaign-adjacent activity.

FY 2026-27 city budget

The city is operating with a structural budget deficit, making new revenue like the Woodland Park project's property taxes significant.

Successor Agency wind-down

About $5 million in expenditures, mostly retiring the 2015A bonds.

November 2026 General Municipal Election

The election is expected to cost $52,000 to $62,400 (about $4.32 to $5.18 per registered voter), covered by the $125,000 election budget for FY 2026-27.

City vacancies and SEIU staffing concerns

BMR monitoring fee debate

The fee generates roughly $125,000 a year from the city's 80-90 BMR units to fund monitoring and enforcement.

Five-year information technology modernization

Roughly $2 million a year at peak, with the city already setting aside at least $4 million in reserves for IT.

Strategic priorities progress and deferred projects

Deferred fiscal and water financing work leaves the city's structural deficit and infrastructure funding unresolved.

Legislative advocacy platform

Recent advocacy secured $2 million for Woodland Avenue safety improvements and $600,000 for a San Francisquito Creek floodway study.