agenda-report Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Measure A on the November 2024 ballot. Measure A is a countywide measure to repeal and replace the Measure H ¼ cent sales tax that expires in 2027, replacing it with a ½ cent sales tax, which is expected to raise approximately $1,076,076,359.00 annually until voters decide to end it, with new audits and oversight. The funds from Measure A will require accountability and results, create affordable housing, support home ownership, provide rental assistance, increase mental health and addiction treatment, reduce and prevent homelessness and provide services for children, families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and disabled people experiencing homelessness. New Attachment Added. 1/08/2026
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- agenda-report Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Measure A on the November 2024 ballot. Measure A is a countywide measure to repeal and replace the Measure H ¼ cent sales tax that expires in 2027, replacing it with a ½ cent sales tax, which is expected to raise approximately $1,076,076,359.00 annually until voters decide to end it, with new audits and oversight. The funds from Measure A will require accountability and results, create affordable housing, support home ownership, provide rental assistance, increase mental health and addiction treatment, reduce and prevent homelessness and provide services for children, families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and disabled people experiencing homelessness. New Attachment Added. 1/08/2026
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: September 24, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Request by Councilmember Oscar de la Torre that the City Council endorse Measure A on the November 2024 ballot. Measure A is a countywide measure to repeal and replace the Measure H ¼ cent sales tax that expires in 2027, replacing it with a ½ cent sales tax, which is expected to raise approximately $1,076,076,359.00 annually until voters decide to end it, with new audits and oversight. The funds from Measure A will require accountability and results, create affordable housing, support home ownership, provide rental assistance, increase mental health and addiction treatment, reduce and prevent homelessness and provide services for children, families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, seniors, and disabled people experiencing homelessness.
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. Measure A
B. 16 Item - Measure A - Text
C. Written Comments
D. Written Comments