This is an update to STAR's May 11 post 'SacRT FY 2026 operating budget revenue'. Though the 'abridged' budget did not identify or separate out the Measure A revenue, that information was available, and was in the staff presentation on the budget at the May 12 SacRT Board meeting. The chart is below, which should … Continue reading Update: SacRT FY 2026 operating budget revenue
Tag: Measure A
Measure A fails!
Measure A, the transportation sales tax for Sacramento County, failed in the November election. Yah! Measure A had a few things good about it, and many things bad. STAR was opposed to the measure (see Measure A 2022 for the reasons why) and in fact was the first organization to declare opposition. The information provided … Continue reading Measure A fails!
half cent for transit is the goal
SacRT, and some supporters of transit, have said that the Measure A transportation sales tax on the November 2022 ballot is 'better than nothing'. STAR is opposed to Measure A, because it will lock in a too-low level of funding for transit for the next 40 years. STAR has believed since it's inception that transit … Continue reading half cent for transit is the goal
SacRT and Measure A
SacRT has published a one-page about what they would do with the share from the potential Measure A transportation sales tax measure. SacRT's share is somewhat less than 40%, as part of the 'transit' allocation would go to regional rail. Check the graphic below or download the pdf. sacrt-measure-a-allocation-infographicDownload STAR's position on transit funding is … Continue reading SacRT and Measure A
Measure B accountability
Another benefit touted by the supporters of Measure B is the accountability built into the ballot language. This includes: Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee periodic performance audits annual financial audit by each agency cost sharing: "The objective for Measure B is to assist jurisdictions to achieve – but not require – a local match of 33% … Continue reading Measure B accountability