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Measure BB

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Community sentiment

Supportive (3)

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Public comments
3
Last 30 days
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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.

Public comments (8)

SupportivePete ShoemakerOct 26, 2026

Urged a yes vote on Measure BB, saying anger over national politics shouldn't be taken out on local government or city staff.

City Council - Regular Meeting — October 26, 2026 · 3:08:00 →
MixedSuzanne MooreSep 28, 2026

Supported the safe parking program expansion, opposed renewing Flock camera contracts, urged denial of the quarry appeal, and called for civil public dialogue.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 54:24 →
SupportiveTiger Jaspick (Tiger Jazz Torrels Big Stick)Sep 28, 2026

Urged a yes vote on Measure BB, framing the 1% sales tax as roughly $7 a month to protect city services.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 1:01:01 →
ConcernedLori GoldbergSep 28, 2026

Described destruction of open space and wildlife habitat near Vallemar without permits, and announced opposition to Measure BB.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 1:01:40 →
SupportiveConnie MenfeeSep 28, 2026

Strongly supported Measure BB, saying the ~$5 million a year is the only realistic near-term fix for the city's fiscal crisis.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026 · 1:17:32 →
SupportivePete ShoemakerSep 14, 2026

Launched the Yes on Measure BB campaign for the 1% sales tax, framing it as about $7/month to preserve essential services.

City Council - Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026 · 1:06:36 →
SupportivePete ShoemakerAug 24, 2026

Longtime resident urged a yes vote on Measure BB, saying the city is well-managed and the 1% tax is desperately needed.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 24, 2026 · 54:23 →
OpposedKimberly FinaleAug 24, 2026

Opposed Measure BB, calling the tax a reward for mismanagement that hurts low-income residents and citing the Ocean Shore School closure as a broken promise.

City Council - Regular Meeting — August 24, 2026 · 1:31:19 →