1% sales tax measure on November 2026 ballot
Summary
A city-commissioned poll of 421 likely voters found a 1% general-purpose sales tax is the only viable revenue option, with 57% initial support and 62% at its peak. The council added $75,000 for public information mailers but made no decision yet on whether to place the tax on the ballot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
An approved 1% sales tax would raise new city revenue; the communications work itself adds $75,000 from General Fund Reserves, bringing total polling/consulting spending to about $217,000.
Residents get clearer information about any ballot measure; the city gains a potential funding stream for services, streets, police staffing and parks.
Shoppers would pay a higher sales tax if the measure ultimately goes to voters and passes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — October 27, 2026
The police officers' union publicly backed Measure P, a one-cent sales tax on the November ballot earmarked for police, city services, and infrastructure. The union says officers are working mandatory overtime just to hit minimum staffing levels.
City Council — July 28, 2026
Voters will decide in November whether to add a 1% sales tax to fund police, street repairs, and city services. The council says the city faces a shortfall starting FY 2028-29 and keeps only 5.5% of property taxes paid here.
City Council — February 10, 2026
A city-commissioned poll of 421 likely voters found a 1% general-purpose sales tax is the only viable revenue option, with 57% initial support and 62% at its peak. The council added $75,000 for public information mailers but made no decision yet on whether to place the tax on the ballot.
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