June 2026 Sales Tax Measure and Fire Department Funding
Summary
The council voted unanimously to ask voters to renew Measure Z at 1.25% and raise sales tax to 9%, generating roughly $106 million a year for 84 new firefighters, new stations, and wildfire prevention. Grocery, prescriptions and rent are exempt. Voters decide June 2.
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $106 million a year, funded by a quarter-cent sales tax increase — roughly 25 cents per $100 purchase.
Every resident who calls 911 — plus drivers on repaved streets and park users, since Measure Z funds those too.
Shoppers pay slightly more; critics say past Measure Z diversions mean taxpayers bear costs without guaranteed fire spending.
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