Measure J Commission Meeting | June 18th, 2026

The City of Palm Springs Measure J Commission held a meeting on June 18, 2026, focusing primarily on the Palm Springs Convention Center modernization project and its associated financing. The commission reviewed detailed budget projections and debt service plans, including a proposed 30-year bond issuance to fund the project phases, which include renovations, expansion, and walkability improvements. The funding is expected to be split between Measure J funds and the city's general fund, with Measure J initially covering a larger share of the debt service. The commission voted to recommend city council approval to allocate a portion of the convention center debt service costs to the Measure J fund in future budgets. Additional procurement-related discussions included the upcoming approval of an owner's representative contract to oversee the project and updates on other Measure J-funded capital projects such as the library, swim center, and fire station. The meeting also addressed budget forecasts, project carryovers, and administrative fees related to the tourism improvement district that will help finance part of the convention center expansion.