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Calabasas council approves budget amendment to fund outreach and survey for potential sales tax measure
Summary
The Calabasas City Council voted to amend the FY2025 general fund budget to pay for one survey, community outreach and election costs related to a potential local sales tax measure; council and staff debated timing (June primary vs. November general) and whether to declare a fiscal emergency.
The Calabasas City Council voted to amend the fiscal year 2025 general fund budget to fund outreach, a contracted survey and estimated election costs for a potential local sales tax measure.
Council members approved the budget amendment in a 5-0 vote after an extended discussion about timing, costs and legal constraints. The motion to amend the budget was moved and seconded by council members and recorded as carrying by unanimous vote.
Why it matters: Council members said the city faces structural budget pressure that could require program cuts or staffing reductions absent new revenue. Staff described discrete line items in the amendment: funds for outside legal services, survey work, outreach and the incremental…
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