Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee - Regular Meeting June 10, 2026

The City of Santa Ana's Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee held a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on financial oversight of Measure X sales tax revenues and expenditures. The committee reviewed the current fiscal year's revenue collections, which totaled approximately $54.1 million through April 2026, noting a slight increase compared to the previous year but falling short of budget estimates. Discussions highlighted challenges such as flat revenue growth amid rising city costs, including personnel and pension expenses. Expenditure updates detailed significant spending increases driven by contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority and EMS services, as well as capital improvement projects like road and park lighting enhancements. The committee also reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget, which is balanced but anticipates long-term deficits due to rising costs and the scheduled reduction of the Measure X sales tax rate in 2029. Members discussed the potential ballot measure to eliminate the sunset provision on the sales tax, including public outreach plans and the importance of voter approval. The meeting included questions about contract terms, spending categories, and the impact of economic factors on sales tax revenue. No new contracts or procurement awards were reported, but the discussion underscored the fiscal challenges facing the city and the role of Measure X funding in addressing them.