Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Roberto Manchia, County Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Study Session: Measure K discussion regarding future funding
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K Study Session:
A) Presentation and discussion regarding future Measure K funding; and
B) Approve Measure K budget allocations in preparation for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget, as set forth in Attachment A.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, the County voted in favor of a ballot measure, Measure A, a countywide half-cent sales tax to support essential County services and to ensure the maintenance of aging government infrastructure. This measure was in response to the Great Recession and associated decline in revenue sources due to the downturn of the economy. Although the economy recovered, County residents saw the value in continuing the countywide sales tax to provide for essential services and in November 2016, Measure K was passed by San Mateo County voters to extend the sales tax for 20 years, until March 31, 2043.
For the first decade following the adoption of Measure K, funding was allocated across seven priority areas with little change among services and providers. In response to changing community needs that were brought to light during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other natural disasters and events, this Board expressed a desire to reexamine Measure K funding priorities and processes for allocating funds. Throughout 2023, steps were taken to design and implement a new allocation process. Feedback from residents, community-based organizations and County departments was gathered through surveys and listening sessions throughout the County.
After considering the County's needs and community input, this Board approved the following priority areas for FY 2024-25 Measure K funding: Children, Families, and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; ...
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