Summary
The half-cent Measure Q sales tax is on pace to hit $14.5 million this year, funding fire engines, police vehicles, twelve public safety positions, road repair backfill, and park equipment. Next year roughly half of it — about $8 million — would go to debt service on bonds for the new police department and fire station six, raising concerns that parks, a rec center, and roads get squeezed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $8 million a year — nearly half of Measure Q's projected revenue — would go to debt service starting in FY 2026-27.
Residents get funded fire, police, and street services now, plus a new police station and fire station six.
Backers of long-promised projects like a regional park and community health and rec center say those needs are being deprioritized.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee — October 22, 2026
The half-cent sales tax paying for 20 firefighters and 20 police officers isn't keeping pace with personnel costs. Reserves are covering the gap now, but the fund could go negative by fiscal year 2029-30, forcing the city to find other money or rethink staffing.
CITY COUNCIL — August 18, 2026
The city planned a public survey and workshops to get residents' input on the budget — a chance for residents to help set spending priorities.
CITY COUNCIL — June 16, 2026
The council adopted a $391.2 million spending plan with $105 million in capital projects, funded partly by one-time reserves rather than ongoing revenue. Measure Q dollars continue to fund streets, police, and fire needs.
CITY COUNCIL — June 2, 2026
The proposed budget spends $391.2 million against $346.7 million in revenue, but the $44.5 million gap is one-time money — bonds, reserves, and grants — going to capital projects, not an operating deficit. Public safety takes 53% of the general fund, and adoption comes June 16.
Citizens Oversight Committee — May 27, 2026
The half-cent Measure Q sales tax is on pace to hit $14.5 million this year, funding fire engines, police vehicles, twelve public safety positions, road repair backfill, and park equipment. Next year roughly half of it — about $8 million — would go to debt service on bonds for the new police department and fire station six, raising concerns that parks, a rec center, and roads get squeezed.
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