Council authorizes Measure H ballot arguments after clarifying '1%' wording

Aug 17, 2026

Council approved resolution CCR-266-19 authorizing members of the public to file arguments in support of Measure H (essential services and public safety protection); a public commenter raised concerns that social posts incorrectly said the measure imposed a '1 cent' fee when the verified ballot language says '1%'.

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Staff asked council to authorize several community members to submit a ballot-argument in favor of Measure H, noting consultant Bill Berry had helped craft the text after polling residents. The resolution would authorize named community supporters to file the argument on behalf of the city; staff noted the argument wording appears in the packet.

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