Sales tax ballot measure
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Half-cent sales tax ballot measure→At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Public comments (7)
Asked that voters be fully informed about what the tax applies to, whether more increases will be needed to restore laid-off positions, and future funding for LaBath Landing.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:52:30 →Spoke in support as a SEIU field representative, saying services will keep declining without adequate investment and urging placement on the ballot.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:55:02 →City water distribution supervisor and SEIU member spoke in support, emphasizing retention of employees who provide essential services.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:56:16 →SEIU 1021 field rep warned the pool closures are the tip of the iceberg and urged local control of tax capacity before the county or state claims it.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:57:01 →A 35-year resident and former police officer, urged adoption of the tax measure and voter education, citing her own pink-slip experience during earlier layoffs.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00:00 →Co-owner of Parliament Brewing Company, supported the measure, noting sales tax revenue would stay in Rohnert Park to support local businesses.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 2:02:14 →Raised detailed objections: the tax is permanent and regressive, alternatives weren't fully explored, budget doesn't actually show cuts, and urged the council to delay and develop a sustainability plan first.
Rohnert Park City Council, Rohnert Park Financing Authority (RPFA), Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission - Jul 28, 2026 · 2:03:08 →