Authorize $15,000 for public outreach about Measure U sales tax
In Plain English
Measure U is Richmond's half-cent sales tax that funds essential city services. The city wants to spend up to $15,000 on public information campaigns to educate residents about how this tax revenue gets used. If approved, the money pays for materials and events explaining Measure U's impact.
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Votes
Support three informational mailings to likely voters: (1) general information about the sales tax; (2) street paving programs; and (3) general programs related to public safety, public health and wellness programs, and city youth programs, and authorize expenditures for public information and outreach in the amount of $15,000 with a contingency within reason
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will spend up to $15,000 to educate residents about Measure U, the city's half-cent sales tax that funds essential services. The council approved funding for three mailings to likely voters covering general information about the tax, street paving programs, and public safety and youth programs. The measure passed with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with only Councilmember Boozé dissenting. The spending will pay for materials and events explaining how the tax revenue gets used in the community.
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