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Commissioners debate GPET application changes; some warn against 'moving the goalposts'
Summary
The board discussed proposed GPET application language for FY26–27 after commissioners raised concerns about whether previous awardees should be barred from reapplying; some members urged keeping the program open to all applicants while others urged clarity and adherence to ballot language.
The GPET application for fiscal year 2026–27 returned to the board for discussion after commissioners raised post‑meeting concerns about eligibility rules. One commissioner (S1) said the program’s original ballot language envisioned an annual request cycle and warned, “I just don't wanna be changing the goalposts.”
Another commissioner (S3) said that while they might not support particular uses of GPET funds, they did not want to close the application to certain groups and suggested keeping the application open to all entities. The board agreed to keep the topic under discussion and to make application language clearer so it aligns with the program’s intent and the expectations established at the time of the ballot measure.
No motion was taken to change the eligibility rules at this meeting; staff will return with refined application language for further consideration.
