Future sales tax increase authority
Summary
Measure W, the 1% sales tax extension adopted in 2016, brings in roughly $9.4 million a year but expires in 2037. Former finance official Bill Avera warned that layoffs and lost public confidence could doom any future extension.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city stands to lose about $9.4 million a year in sales tax revenue when Measure W expires in 2037.
Anyone relying on city services funded by the sales tax, so long as it lasts.
Future councils and residents who will face the Measure W cliff without a replacement plan.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Special Meeting
The city is at the state's sales tax cap and can't ask voters for more without legislative help. The council authorized asking Sacramento for that permission, with any actual tax still requiring a future council vote and voter approval.
City Council - Special Meeting
Measure W, the 1% sales tax extension adopted in 2016, brings in roughly $9.4 million a year but expires in 2037. Former finance official Bill Avera warned that layoffs and lost public confidence could doom any future extension.
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