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Arvin council approves public-information contract for sales tax measure over one dissent
Summary
Council approved Agreement No. 2026-16 with William Berry Campaigns for public information and educational services related to a possible November 2026 local sales tax measure; the motion passed 4-1 (CM Reyes opposed).
The Arvin City Council on June 25 approved a Professional Services Agreement with William Berry Campaigns to provide public-information and educational services related to a potential November 2026 local sales tax measure.
Staff recommended the contract and the council approved Agreement No. 2026-16 by motion of MPT Perez, seconded by CM Tarver. The vote was 4-1; Councilmember Reyes voted no. The contract authorizes the firm to assist with public outreach and informational materials related to the proposed 1% transactions-and-use tax measure. The agreement was identified in the minutes as Agreement No. 2026-16.
Councilmembers did not record additional details in the minutes about contract value, scope by task order, or budget funding source; the staff recommendation was stated but the minutes do not specify the dollar amount or length of the agreement. The minutes indicate formal approval occurred during the special meeting and note the dissenting vote by CM Reyes; additional contractual specifics will be available in the executed agreement and subsequent staff reports.
