DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FROM: RENE MENDEZ, CITY MANAGER
SELINA ANDREWS, FINANCE DIRECTOR
TITLE: MEASURE G UPDATE
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No motion required. Receive an update on Measure G Transaction and Use Tax.
DISCUSSION:
Measure G is a one-cent general Transaction and Use Tax approved by Salinas voters in 2014. It is projected to generate $34.5 million in revenue for FY 2025–26, supporting a wide range of essential City services and projects, including public safety and major capital projects.
In FY 2025-26, Measure G currently funds 106.5 full-time positions within Public Works, Police, Recreation, Community Development, Fire, Finance/IT, Human Resources, and Administration. Additional operating budget includes funding for departmental supplies and services, fleet maintenance, debt, insurance premiums, emergency 911 and animal services.
In addition to the operating budget, Measure G has funded a variety of significant projects since its inception. Some of those projects are listed below.
Fire Station Improvements
Monterey Garage Improvements
Storm Sewer Infrastructure
Bicycle Lane Installations & Ped Safety
Sidewalk & Drainage Repairs
Street Preventative Maintenance
Traffic Signal & Street Light Upgrades
Sidewalk & Pavement Maintenance
Safe Routes to School
Boronda Rd Traffic Congestion Relief
Striping & Signing Improvements
Williams Rd Streetscape & Safety
Oversight of the fund is provided by a citizen-led Oversight Committee. The committee meets on a quarterly basis to receive financial reporting updates from staff.
As a time-limited measure, it is set to expire in 2030, potentially leaving the City with a significant annual revenue gap of over $40.6 million if not renewed by voters.
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