Kingsburg Measure E committee accepts FY25-26 spending plan; chiefs outline equipment, staffing and renewal timeline

The Kingsburg Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee on May 19 accepted the Measure E fiscal year 2025–26 spending plan after presentations from city police and fire chiefs on how the 1% public safety sales tax has been used and will be allocated in the coming year.

City Manager Alex Henderson told the committee that "Measure E is a 1% public safety sales tax that was approved by 72% of voters," and that revenue has exceeded original estimates: staff now anticipate about $2,600,000 in Measure E receipts for the current year and said the city has received more than $14,000,000 since the tax began. Henderson reminded the committee that Measure E took effect Oct. 1, 2018, and as written in the ballot language it will expire on Sept. 30, 2028, unless extended; he said the City Council has given direction to pursue placing a renewal on the ballot for the June 2, 2026 election while accepting additional input on terms such as whether to maintain a sunset clause.

Why it matters: Measure E funds directly pay for sworn positions, equipment and training in the police and fire departments; changes to the measure or its expiration would affect staffing levels and capital plans tied to that revenue stream.

Police presentation

Chief Neil Dadey said the department completed its rollout of body-worn and dash-mounted cameras this year and is in year two of a five-year subscription for the system. Using Measure E funds the department…