The November Sales Tax Measure — Fixing an Unfunded Infrastructure Backlog
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San Carlos is heading toward a fiscal decision point that will define its infrastructure capacity for years to come. The city is moving toward a November 2026 ballot measure for a 0.5-cent sales tax to address a growing unfunded infrastructure list — a backlog that spans road resurfacing, storm drain improvements, park maintenance, and facility upgrades. The city is simultaneously managing active construction on storm drain improvements on Clifton and Kenton Avenues, and Harrington Park and Centennial Plaza represent major capital commitments. The sales tax measure would provide a dedicated, locally controlled revenue stream — one that doesn't depend on Sacramento's VLF mechanism or state grants — and its passage would directly determine whether the city can execute the Northeast Area infrastructure investments the Specific Plan requires.
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