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Measure T oversight committee reports about $20 million in annual revenue, highlights public‑safety and quality‑of‑life investments
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Summary
The Measure T oversight committee presented its FY2025 annual report: the 1¢ Measure T sales tax generated roughly $20 million—approximately 16% of Redlands' $128 million general fund—and funded public safety staffing, infrastructure repairs and parks and library upgrades; committee says funds helped leverage almost $10 million in homelessness grants.
The Measure T oversight committee presented its FY2025 annual report to the Redlands City Council, reporting that the 1‑cent Measure T sales tax provided roughly $20,000,000 to the city—about 16% of an approximately $128,000,000 general fund—used for public safety, infrastructure and quality‑of‑life programs.
Chair Ruth Cook summarized program outcomes and specific uses. “For fiscal year 2025, the city's total general fund was about $128,000,000 and Measure T accounted for just about $20,000,000,” Cook said during her presentation, noting Measure T funds supported police and fire staffing, vehicle leases and upgrades to public facilities. Cook said about $13,000,000 of Measure T funding went to public safety this year, and approximately $4,000,000 was placed in reserve for upcoming public safety projects.
Why it matters: the oversight committee’s role is to review Measure T revenues and expenditures and ensure funds are aligned with voter intent. Cook described spending on trees and sidewalks—she reported about 5,300 trees trimmed and new plantings—as well as 1.5 miles of sidewalk repairs, alley resurfacing, library equipment and upgrades to the Redlands Bowl’s HVAC and electrical systems. The committee said Measure T has also helped the city leverage nearly $10,000,000 in grants to support homelessness responses.
Council members thanked the volunteers who serve on the committee and emphasized the oversight role. Councilmembers asked for and were told there is a longer illustrated report available for distribution to the public.
The council received the report as a receiving file item; no motion was required. The oversight committee noted it meets multiple times each year (including a budget review in June and updates in February) and confirmed Measure T funds were collected and spent within the categories approved by voters.
