CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-175
SUPPORTING MEASURE P TO EXTEND THE CITY’S TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX AND INCREASE BY 1% THE LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FROM 1% TO 2% UNTIL ENDED BY
VOTERS, WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2026, the Fairfield City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026 -159 ordering that a measure be submitted to the voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election to extend the City's existing Transactions and Use Tax and increase the rate by one percent, subject to voter approval; and
WHEREAS, the council determined that submitting Measure P to the voters would allow the community to decide whether to increase locally controlled funding for essential municipal services, infrastructure, public safety, roadway maintenance, parks, homelessness response, and other general governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the council finds that Measure P is consistent with the City's strategic priorities of maintaining fiscal sustainability, preserving essential public services, investing in public infrastructure, and protecting the quality of life enjoyed by Fairfield residents; and
WHEREAS, the council desires to formally express its official position as a legislative body regarding Measure P prior to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the recitals of this resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the council’s adoption of this resolution.
Section 2. The council hereby declares its official position in support of Measure P and encourages informed public participation in the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
Section 3. Adoption of this resolution expresses the official legislative position of th e council regarding Measure P. Nothing in this Resolution authorizes the expenditure of public funds or the use of City resources for campaign activities except as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Section 4. The mayor shall sign and the city clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
RES. NO. 2026-175
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: VACCARO/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK