BALLOT MEASURE PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICES

General work description:

On June 4, 2025, recognizing the County’s structural budget deficit and unmet capital needs, the Board of Supervisors (Board) directed the County Executive to explore revenue enhancement options and return to the Board. HdL Companies was selected for consulting services to provide the Board with an exploratory report on the potential revenues that could be generated based on various ballot measures that could be proposed. On January 27, 2026, the Board received that report and directed staff to conduct further research in preparation for a ballot measure no earlier than 2028.

For consistency throughout a “Ballot Measure” means any potential voter-approved County revenue mechanism considered during this engagement, including, without limitation, tax measures, bond measures, or other legally available ballot revenue measures, as directed by the County and subject to review by County Counsel.