Measure A shift from infrastructure to public safety
Long Beach
Summary
Committee members noted Measure A originally split roughly 80/20 toward infrastructure but now sends 70%+ to safety services, leaving a billion-dollar infrastructure gap. The tax rate rises to 1% in October 2027, adding ~$23 million a year, and the committee wants a say in how it's split.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A ~$23 million annual revenue increase arrives in FY 28, currently unallocated.
Residents could see more street and facility repairs if future funds tilt back toward infrastructure.
Streets, sidewalks, and city facilities continue to deteriorate as infrastructure investment lags.
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