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Kingsburg council debates Measure E renewal language; revenue and sunset clause divide members
Summary
City Manager Alex Henderson presented renewal options for Measure E, the 1% public-safety sales tax that yields roughly $2.6 million annually. Council members split over a 20'30-year sunset versus 'until repealed by voters' (no sunset); no formal action was taken and staff will pursue community outreach.
City Manager Alex Henderson updated the council on plans to renew Measure E, Kingsburg's existing 1% sales tax dedicated to public safety, and presented four ballot-language options for the renewal question.
Henderson told the council Measure E, passed June 5, 2018 with 72% support, has generated about $2.6 million annually and more than $16 million since inception, funding staff, training and equipment for the police and fire departments. He outlined options ranging from a…
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