FY 2026-27 allocation of Local Revenue Measure funds
Summary
The commission recommended how next year's half-cent sales tax money gets split between city services and big projects. About 70% goes to capital projects like roads, parks, and the police station; the rest funds operating costs including public safety positions. This goes to the City Council for final adoption in June.
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $30+ million in LRM funding allocated across operating and capital categories, with a $4 million CIP reserve.
Everyone in SLO — the money funds streets, parks, fire and police staffing, homeless services, and downtown upkeep.
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Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
The commission recommended how next year's half-cent sales tax money gets split between city services and big projects. About 70% goes to capital projects like roads, parks, and the police station; the rest funds operating costs including public safety positions. This goes to the City Council for final adoption in June.
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
The city's local revenue measure funds underperformed forecasts by roughly $928,000 in FY 2024-25, leaving about $850,000 to carry over and offset this year's expected shortfall. Officials say recent data looks better than feared, but results through December will confirm.
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