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Matter ROGC 26-253

Oppose Position on Ballot Measure Limiting Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. (Campos, Cohen, Kamei, and Tordillos)

Budget & Finance Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 04 Jun 2026
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ROGC 26-253
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
04 Jun 2026
Last synced
06 Jun 2026 · 00:21

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Memorandum from Campos, Cohen, Kamei, and Tordillos

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The memorandum from Councilmembers Campos, Cohen, Kamei, and Tordillos recommends that San Jose declare an oppose position on a ballot measure titled 'Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services.' This measure, if approved, would increase the voter threshold for local special taxes and retroactively invalidate previously passed measures, posing a threat to local revenue sources, including Measure E, which funds affordable housing and homelessness services. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of local control over funding decisions and the potential negative impacts on the city's budget and services.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • It recommends opposing a ballot measure that would limit the ability of voters to raise revenues for local government services.
  • The measure would require a two-thirds vote for local special taxes and invalidate certain existing voter-approved taxes.
  • It poses a direct threat to Measure E, which generates funding for affordable housing and homelessness prevention.
  • The initiative could lead to significant budget shortfalls for San Jose.
  • The League of California Cities has officially opposed the ballot measure.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and dollar amounts.
  • The document does not specify the exact impacts on the budget beyond mentioning a projected shortfall.

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ROGC AGENDA: 6/10/26 ITEM: C.2 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FROM: Councilmember Campos Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Kamei Councilmember Tordillos SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: DATE: June 10, 2026 Date: 6/4/2026 SUBJECT: Oppose Position on Ballot Measure Limiting Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. RECOMMENDATION: Declare San Jose to have an Oppose position on Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. BACKGROUND: A ballot measure has qualified for the 2026 November ballot that would make it harder for local jurisdictions to pass revenue measures and also invalidate previously passed measures for many jurisdictions across the state. The Secretary of State has assigned the initiative number 1983 (250006A1) and titled it “Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.” If approved, the measure would increase the voter threshold for locally proposed special taxes from a simple majority to a two-thirds vote and prohibit local real estate transfer taxes beyond those already authorized by state law1. Most...