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Residents call for Measure E transparency and question long project timelines
Summary
Public commenters urged the committee to audit or increase transparency around Measure E spending and questioned why projects take many years to complete; callers said grant money is taxpayer money and urged reallocation if projects will not proceed.
Several residents urged more transparency and faster delivery of Measure E‑funded projects during the public comment period.
Le Colin said Measure E (originally Measure V passed in 2005) has had language changed to remove a sunset and asked whether Measure E has ever been audited. "I don't believe measure e has ever been audited," Le Colin said, and requested more transparency between budgeted amounts and actual receipts and expenditures.
Jose Guerra criticized the pace of projects and asked why the city continues to let projects extend for a decade when funds are available: "We have the money... and we dance around little things that we can solve easily by talking to the people, like, in the area," Guerra said. Other commenters, including Eric Peterson, expressed support for a carefully designed District 5 recreation center but stressed timely action so children and seniors can use the facility.
Committee members acknowledged the public's concerns and the informational nature of the item, and staff noted the report's figures are unaudited and that additional follow‑up or reporting could be provided.
