Kingsburg finance committee recommends BBK Law to assist Measure E extension

The Kingsburg Finance Committee on March 24 recommended that the City Council engage BBK Law to provide legal services for a Measure E renewal and identified June 2, 2026, as the preferred election date.

Member Alexander Henderson presented the item, summarizing prior committee direction from the Feb. 24 meeting and council input from March 5. Henderson said staff had sought quotes from election-law firms and recommended BBK Law based on responsiveness and availability. "This continues our discussion, which began on 02/24/2025," Henderson said, and summarized that staff received four quotes and that the recommended firm had completed a conflict check and could assist with drafting the measure, the resolution, the impartial analysis and the forms for primary and rebuttal arguments.

The committee heard that staff had asked for legal and marketing/education consultant quotes, sought input from the existing Measure E Oversight Committee and discussed retaining a sunset clause if the measure is renewed. Henderson also told the committee that polling had been discussed but noted polling can be costly, and that Measure E funds "can, if so desired, [be] used in the renewal effort by the council."

During committee discussion, a member said BBK offered the most competitive price and an elections specialist on its team, comments Henderson said were decisive. Chairwoman Smith said she agreed and supported making the recommendation. Henderson moved that the committee recommend BBK Law to council; Chairwoman Smith seconded. The motion carried as recorded in the meeting transcript.

The action forwards a request to the City Council to authorize contracting with BBK Law for the legal work needed to place a Measure E renewal on the ballot. Staff will bring the recommended engagement and timeline to the Council for final authorization.