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The memorandum outlines the City of San José's opposition to a ballot measure titled 'Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services.' The measure, if approved, would increase the voter threshold for local special taxes and invalidate previously passed measures, posing a threat to local revenue sources, including Measure E, which funds affordable housing and homelessness services. The memorandum recommends that San José declare an official oppose position on the measure.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from the City Clerk.
It recommends declaring an oppose position on 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 existing voter-approved measures.
It poses a direct threat to Measure E, which generates funding for affordable housing and homelessness prevention.
The initiative could retroactively invalidate previously approved local revenue measures.
The League of California Cities has officially opposed the ballot measure.
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The text contains unresolved placeholders and missing information, such as specific dates and dollar amounts.
The document does not specify the final or draft status clearly.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 6/16/2026 FILE : 26-785 ITEM : 3.9 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: June 10, 2026 SUBJECT: Oppose Position on Ballot Measure Limiting Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services Recommendation As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on June 10, 2026, declare San José to have an Oppose position on Limits Ability of Voters to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Campos, Cohen, Kamei, and Tordillos) [Rules Committee referral 6/10/2026 - Item C.2] 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...
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The text discusses the need to research potential loopholes in the language of an initiative that could exempt Measure E from its retroactive component. It mentions a similar initiative that was defeated in court before reaching the ballot in November 2024 and suggests that the City should support efforts to defeat this initiative as well. Additionally, it recommends that the Council declare support for ACA 13 (Ward) regarding voting thresholds, which requires a 2/3 voter approval for certain initiatives.
Key points
Research potential loopholes in the initiative's language regarding Measure E.
A similar initiative was previously defeated in court before the November 2024 ballot.
The City should support efforts to defeat the current initiative.
Recommendation for the Council to support ACA 13 (Ward) Voting thresholds.
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The text does not provide specific details about the initiative or Measure E.
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Research whether there are any loopholes in the initiative's language that would exempt Measure E from the retroactive component of the initiative. A similar initiative was defeated in the courts prior to making it to the ballot in November 2024. The City should be willing to support efforts to similarly defeat this initiative. I also suggest that the Council declare a Support position for the ACA 13 (Ward) Voting thresholds. (Res. Ch. 176, 2023) Assembly Constitutional Amendment, also appearing on the November ballot, to require a 2/3 voter approval threshold for Initiative #1983 and initiatives like it. Best, Jordan Moldow District 3 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.