Board discusses Measure W transfer‑tax proposal and staffing implications
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
Advisory members reviewed Measure W, which would change the transfer tax rate from 0.2% to 1.0%; speakers said projected revenue could fund new ALS/BLS positions but longer-term staffing beyond the first year remains unsettled.
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Members discussed the local implications of Measure W, a November ballot measure that would raise the transfer tax on property sales.
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