City Council - 6/16/2026 - Agenda Item N6 - Measure O

The City Council of Oxnard held a meeting on June 16, 2026, to discuss Measure O, a half-cent local sales tax originally approved in 2008 to fund public safety, emergency response, street maintenance, and community programs. The council considered placing a renewal of this sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The measure would maintain the existing tax rate with no increase, continuing to provide approximately $19.5 million in recommended expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. The council's role was to adopt a resolution to order the election and allow voters to decide on the renewal, as the city council itself cannot change tax rates. The measure includes provisions for independent audits, citizen oversight, and ensures that all revenues remain local. The renewal aims to sustain current city services and financial stability without raising taxes.