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Council approves subcommittee to petition for 0.5% sales tax to fund EDC; city attorney named chair

City Council of the City of Campbell · January 19, 2026
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Summary

The City Council approved formation of a subcommittee to pursue an additional 0.5% sales tax dedicated to the EDC and named City Attorney Colten Haase as the subcommittee chair; Amanda Molnar and Sharon Monroe volunteered to serve.

The Campbell City Council approved creation of a subcommittee to pursue a ballot petition for an additional 0.5% sales tax dedicated to the EDC. Councilmember Sharon Monroe moved to approve the subcommittee and Amanda Molnar seconded; the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. The minutes state Colten Haase will serve as chair, with Molnar and Monroe as council representatives.

Council discussion addressed the process to petition for the sales tax increase and composition of the subcommittee; the minutes do not record an estimated revenue projection, timetable for a ballot measure, or the subcommittee's formal outreach plan. The item will return for further action if and when staff or the subcommittee brings a formal petition or ballot timeline to the council.