Summary
The existing Measure S tax expires March 31, 2027. It brings in roughly $12 million a year for streets, sidewalks, and storm drains — money the city says it can't replace while facing a $12 million structural deficit. Voters will decide in November; it needs a two-thirds yes.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $12 million a year for eight years — losing it means road conditions and the pavement index start sliding immediately.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes on Monterey streets — and the failing Lake El Estero pump station that keeps Del Monte Boulevard from flooding.
If it fails, everyone — rougher roads, more potholes, and no replacement funding identified.
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Council Regular Meeting — July 21, 2026
The existing Measure S tax expires March 31, 2027. It brings in roughly $12 million a year for streets, sidewalks, and storm drains — money the city says it can't replace while facing a $12 million structural deficit. Voters will decide in November; it needs a two-thirds yes.
Council Special Meeting — June 24, 2026
Measure S is the 1% sales tax that funds roughly $14 million a year for roads, sidewalks, storm drains and ADA upgrades. Renewing it protects core infrastructure funding amid an $11.6 million budget deficit — but it needs two-thirds voter approval in November 2026.
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