Tax Transparency Commission 11.10.2026

The City of Merced Tax Transparency Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission approved the May 12 meeting minutes and accepted Measure C and Measure Y revenue and expense reports as information only. Measure C sales tax revenue for fiscal year 2025–26 was reported at approximately $9.8 million, 7.5% above the $9.1 million budget estimate and higher than the prior year; staff said all industry groups were trending upward. Measure Y cannabis tax revenue was approximately $1.5 million, below the nearly $1.7 million budget and about $100,000 below the prior year, with quarterly declines continuing. Staff will keep monitoring both revenue streams.

The commission voted to postpone selecting a vice chair until the next meeting and added a Measure B revenue update to the February agenda. No contracts, purchases, bids, or other procurement activity were identified.