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Measure F half-cent sales tax measure

The half-cent sales tax on November's ballot would raise about $6 million a year for police, fire and paramedic services, costing the average family roughly $140 a year. It has no sunset, and the city plans an oversight committee and annual report card if it passes.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

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Public Safety Staffing and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Implementation

Police and fire chiefs highlighted critical staffing shortages and the lack of advanced life support (ALS) paramedics on fire engines, noting reliance on for-profit ambulance services. Additional funding is needed to hire sworn officers and firefighters.

6 mentionsLast discussed Jun 23, 2026