Measure GG Paramedic Fee Increase (Prop 218)
Summary
Measure GG brings in $1.06 million a year but EMS costs run $3.8 million, leaving about $1 million on the general fund. Council is weighing a ballot measure for November 2026 to raise the $6.90 monthly fee — possibly to $12.50 or more — with a better inflation escalator.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raising the fee to $12.50-$15 a month could add roughly $1 million-plus a year; the current gap costs the general fund about $1.04 million annually.
All residents, especially seniors, who rely on paramedic and ambulance service at a fixed monthly cost.
Residents on fixed incomes would pay more monthly if the measure passes; the general fund suffers if it fails.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
The council started the process to raise the paramedic service fee from about $6.09 to $14 a month, which pays for waiving residents' out-of-pocket paramedic and ambulance transport costs. Property owners will get ballots in the mail — it needs majority approval to pass. Staff will bring back a timeline in September.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 15, 2026
The $6.90/month paramedic fee covers only about 73% of the $3.8 million cost of paramedic and ambulance service — the general fund picks up the rest. The council is leaning toward a Prop 218 vote of all billed households rather than a $70,000 ballot measure, with decisions due by July 20.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 1, 2026
Measure GG brings in $1.06 million a year but EMS costs run $3.8 million, leaving about $1 million on the general fund. Council is weighing a ballot measure for November 2026 to raise the $6.90 monthly fee — possibly to $12.50 or more — with a better inflation escalator.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
The monthly paramedic fee rises from $6.70 to $6.90 starting July 1, generating about $31,000 more annually. Even with the increase, the fee covers only about 7% of the fire department's operating budget, so council members flagged a bigger funding conversation down the road.
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