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City budget on the ballot

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City budget on the ballot: This topic refers to local ballot measures concerning city budgets and expenditure authorization.

Ballot measures lists

By state

Alaska

  1. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 11, Current Assembly Discretion for Lease-Purchase Agreements Charter Amendment (April 2019)

Arizona

  1. Mesa, Arizona, Question 1, Home Rule Alternative Expenditure Limitation (November 2018)
  2. Mesa, Arizona, Question 5, Sports and Events Complex Expenditures Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  3. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 105, End Light Rail Expansion Initiative (August 2019)
  4. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 106, Pension Debt Policies and City Budget Growth Limits Initiative (August 2019)
  5. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 444, Continuation of Local Expenditure Limit (November 2020)

California

  1. Berkeley, California, Funding for Public Campaign Finance Program, Measure X1 (November 2016)
  2. Carlsbad, California, Fire Station 2 Funding, Measure O (November 2016)
  3. Colton, California, Electric Utility Revenue Transfer and Rate Freeze, Measure D (June 2016)
  4. Long Beach, California, Budget Stabilization Fund Measure, Measure B (June 2016)
  5. Lynwood, California, Establishment of Rainy Day Fund, Measure RD (November 2016)
  6. San Diego, California, Appropriations and Budget Amendments, Proposition E (June 2016)
  7. San Diego, California, Distribution of Mission Bay Park Lease Revenue, Measure J (November 2016)
  8. San Diego, California, Financial Operation Amendments, Proposition F (June 2016)
  9. San Diego, California, Infrastructure Fund Establishment Amendments, Proposition H (June 2016)
  10. San Francisco, California, Allocation of Hotel Tax Funds, Proposition S (November 2016)
  11. San Francisco, California, Funding for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Amendment, Proposition I (November 2016)
  12. San Francisco, California, Homeless Services and Transportation Funds Amendment, Proposition J (November 2016)
  13. San Francisco, California, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Fund Charter Amendment, Proposition B (June 2016)
  14. Santa Rosa, California, Public Safety Spending Levels, Measure O (November 2016)
  15. La Habra Heights, California, Renewal of Increased Fire Services Expenditure Limit (Gann Override), Measure G (November 2017)
  16. Fresno, California, Measure Q, Balanced Budget Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  17. Goleta, California, Measure W2018, City Salaries (November 2018)
  18. Parlier, California, Measure D, Advisory Measure for Funding of Fire Services (June 2018)
  19. Richmond, California, Measure E, General Funds for Youth Services Initiative (June 2018)
  20. Sierra Madre, California, Measure A, Advisory Vote on Reducing City Services upon Repeal of Utility Tax (April 2018)
  21. Los Gatos, California, Measure A, Create Finance Commission Initiative (November 2020)
  22. Mendocino County, California, Measure E, Occupancy Tax Revenue Advisory Question (March 2020)
  23. Monterey Park, California, Measure HH, Advisory Vote on Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue (March 2020)
  24. Oakland, California, Measure S, Appropriations Ordinance (March 2020)
  25. Riverside, California, Measure T, Budget Publication Requirements Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  26. Santa Cruz, California, Measure A, Allocate Marijuana Tax Revenue to Children Services Charter Amendment (November 2021)

Colorado

  1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Excess Revenue for Stormwater Projects, Issue 2, (April 2017)
  2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2B, Retain Revenue for Parks and Recreation (November 2019)
  3. Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 302, Olympic Games Voter Approval Requirement (June 2019)
  4. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2G, City Council Authority to Propose Supplemental Budget Changes or Appropriations Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  5. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2D, Retain $20 Million for City and Regional Wildfire Protection and Prevention Program Measure (November 2021)
  6. El Paso County, Colorado, Ballot Issue 1A, Retain Revenue Above TABOR Limit up to the County Revenue Cap and Spend $15 Million on Roads and Park Projects Measure (November 2021)

Florida

  1. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 2, Legislative Charter (November 2019)
  2. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 3, Emergency Spending Limits (November 2019)
  3. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 4, Corporate Existence, Form of Government, Boundary, and Power (November 2019)
  4. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Clarifying Conservation Grant Language (November 2019)
  5. St. Petersburg, Florida, Referendum Question, Authorizing Operation of St. Petersburg Sailing Center (November 2019)
  6. Tampa, Florida, Amendment 12, Clarification for Diverting Funds (March 2019)
  7. Tampa, Florida, Amendment 13, Permitted City Investments (March 2019)
  8. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Charter-Protected Equity Funding to Address Racial and Ethnic Equity Gaps (November 2021)

Hawaii

  1. Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Ethics Commission Budget Control (November 2020)

Idaho

  1. Boise, Idaho, Proposition 1, Voter Approval Requirement for Library Development Initiative (November 2019)
  2. Boise, Idaho, Proposition 2, Voter Approval Requirement for Stadium Development Initiative (November 2019)

Massachusetts

  1. Boston, Massachusetts, Question 1, Budget Approval Process Charter Amendment (November 2021)

Michigan

  1. Detroit, Michigan, Proposal S, Allow Ballot Initiatives to Appropriate City Funds Amendment (November 2021)

Missouri

  1. Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Property Tax Cap for Economic Development Projects Initiative (June 2019)

New York

  1. New York City Ballot Question 4, City Budget Charter Amendment: Revenue Stabilization Fund, Public Advocate and Borough President Budgets, and Reporting by Mayor (November 2019)

Ohio

  1. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021)

Pennsylvania

  1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Home Rule Charter Amendment for Parks Trust Fund (November 2019)
  2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 4, Require Annual Appropriation to Housing Trust Fund Amendment (November 2021)

Texas

  1. Garland, Texas, Proposition R, City Budget File Date (May 2018)
  2. Garland, Texas, Proposition S, Budget Form (May 2018)
  3. Garland, Texas, Proposition T, Budget Access (May 2018)
  4. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Sales Tax to Fund the Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020)
  5. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Allocate Previously Approved Sales Tax to Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020)
  6. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Public Purpose Bond Issuance Charter Amendment (May 2021)

Vermont

  1. Central Vermont Public Safety Authority District, Vermont, Article 19, Public Safety Operating Budget Measure (March 2022)
  2. Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 6, School District Budget Measure (March 2022)
  3. Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 7, School District Appropriation Measure (March 2022)
  4. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 17, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2022)
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 18, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Expenditures Measure (March 2022)
  6. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 5, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Question (March 2022)
  7. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2022)
  8. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Council Members Compensation Measure (March 2022)

By year

2022

  1. Central Vermont Public Safety Authority District, Vermont, Article 19, Public Safety Operating Budget Measure (March 2022)
  2. Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 6, School District Budget Measure (March 2022)
  3. Montpelier Roxbury School District, Vermont, Article 7, School District Appropriation Measure (March 2022)
  4. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 17, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2022)
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 18, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Expenditures Measure (March 2022)
  6. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 5, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Question (March 2022)
  7. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2022)
  8. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Council Members Compensation Measure (March 2022)

2021

  1. Boston, Massachusetts, Question 1, Budget Approval Process Charter Amendment (November 2021)
  2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2D, Retain $20 Million for City and Regional Wildfire Protection and Prevention Program Measure (November 2021)
  3. El Paso County, Colorado, Ballot Issue 1A, Retain Revenue Above TABOR Limit up to the County Revenue Cap and Spend $15 Million on Roads and Park Projects Measure (November 2021)
  4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 4, Require Annual Appropriation to Housing Trust Fund Amendment (November 2021)
  5. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Public Purpose Bond Issuance Charter Amendment (May 2021)
  6. Santa Cruz, California, Measure A, Allocate Marijuana Tax Revenue to Children Services Charter Amendment (November 2021)
  7. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 4, Charter-Protected Equity Funding to Address Racial and Ethnic Equity Gaps (November 2021)
  8. Detroit, Michigan, Proposal S, Allow Ballot Initiatives to Appropriate City Funds Amendment (November 2021)
  9. Columbus, Ohio, Issue 7, Create Energy-Related Funds and Allocate General Fund Revenue Charter Amendment Initiative (November 2021)

2020

  1. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2G, City Council Authority to Propose Supplemental Budget Changes or Appropriations Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  2. Los Gatos, California, Measure A, Create Finance Commission Initiative (November 2020)
  3. Oakland, California, Measure S, Appropriations Ordinance (March 2020)
  4. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 444, Continuation of Local Expenditure Limit (November 2020)
  5. Riverside, California, Measure T, Budget Publication Requirements Charter Amendment (November 2020)
  6. Mendocino County, California, Measure E, Occupancy Tax Revenue Advisory Question (March 2020)
  7. Monterey Park, California, Measure HH, Advisory Vote on Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue (March 2020)
  8. Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Ethics Commission Budget Control (November 2020)
  9. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Sales Tax to Fund the Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020)
  10. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Allocate Previously Approved Sales Tax to Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020)
  11. Baltimore, Maryland, Question F, City Council Budget Powers Amendment (November 2020)

2019

  1. Boise, Idaho, Proposition 1, Voter Approval Requirement for Library Development Initiative (November 2019)
  2. Denver, Colorado, Initiated Ordinance 302, Olympic Games Voter Approval Requirement (June 2019)
  3. New York City Ballot Question 4, City Budget Charter Amendment: Revenue Stabilization Fund, Public Advocate and Borough President Budgets, and Reporting by Mayor (November 2019)
  4. St. Petersburg, Florida, Charter Amendment 1, Clarifying Conservation Grant Language (November 2019)
  5. Tampa, Florida, Amendment 12, Clarification for Diverting Funds (March 2019)
  6. Tampa, Florida, Amendment 13, Permitted City Investments (March 2019)
  7. Anchorage, Alaska, Proposition 11, Current Assembly Discretion for Lease-Purchase Agreements Charter Amendment (April 2019)
  8. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 105, End Light Rail Expansion Initiative (August 2019)
  9. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 106, Pension Debt Policies and City Budget Growth Limits Initiative (August 2019)
  10. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2B, Retain Revenue for Parks and Recreation (November 2019)
  11. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 2, Legislative Charter (November 2019)
  12. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 3, Emergency Spending Limits (November 2019)
  13. Hialeah, Florida, Referendum 4, Corporate Existence, Form of Government, Boundary, and Power (November 2019)
  14. St. Petersburg, Florida, Referendum Question, Authorizing Operation of St. Petersburg Sailing Center (November 2019)
  15. Boise, Idaho, Proposition 2, Voter Approval Requirement for Stadium Development Initiative (November 2019)
  16. Kansas City, Missouri, Question 1, Property Tax Cap for Economic Development Projects Initiative (June 2019)
  17. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Home Rule Charter Amendment for Parks Trust Fund (November 2019)
  18. Irving, Texas, Proposition A, Removal of City Retirement Contribution Limits Charter Amendment (November 2019)

2018

  1. Garland, Texas, Proposition R, City Budget File Date (May 2018)
  2. Garland, Texas, Proposition S, Budget Form (May 2018)
  3. Garland, Texas, Proposition T, Budget Access (May 2018)
  4. Mesa, Arizona, Question 1, Home Rule Alternative Expenditure Limitation (November 2018)
  5. Mesa, Arizona, Question 5, Sports and Events Complex Expenditures Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  6. Richmond, California, Measure E, General Funds for Youth Services Initiative (June 2018)
  7. Sierra Madre, California, Measure A, Advisory Vote on Reducing City Services upon Repeal of Utility Tax (April 2018)
  8. Fresno, California, Measure Q, Balanced Budget Charter Amendment (November 2018)
  9. Goleta, California, Measure W2018, City Salaries (November 2018)
  10. Parlier, California, Measure D, Advisory Measure for Funding of Fire Services (June 2018)

2017

  1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Excess Revenue for Stormwater Projects, Issue 2, (April 2017)
  2. La Habra Heights, California, Renewal of Increased Fire Services Expenditure Limit (Gann Override), Measure G (November 2017)

2016

  1. Carlsbad, California, Fire Station 2 Funding, Measure O (November 2016)
  2. Long Beach, California, Budget Stabilization Fund Measure, Measure B (June 2016)
  3. Lynwood, California, Establishment of Rainy Day Fund, Measure RD (November 2016)
  4. San Diego, California, Appropriations and Budget Amendments, Proposition E (June 2016)
  5. San Diego, California, Distribution of Mission Bay Park Lease Revenue, Measure J (November 2016)
  6. San Diego, California, Financial Operation Amendments, Proposition F (June 2016)
  7. San Diego, California, Infrastructure Fund Establishment Amendments, Proposition H (June 2016)
  8. San Francisco, California, Park, Recreation, and Open Space Fund Charter Amendment, Proposition B (June 2016)
  9. Berkeley, California, Funding for Public Campaign Finance Program, Measure X1 (November 2016)
  10. Colton, California, Electric Utility Revenue Transfer and Rate Freeze, Measure D (June 2016)
  11. San Francisco, California, Allocation of Hotel Tax Funds, Proposition S (November 2016)
  12. San Francisco, California, Funding for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Amendment, Proposition I (November 2016)
  13. San Francisco, California, Homeless Services and Transportation Funds Amendment, Proposition J (November 2016)
  14. Santa Rosa, California, Public Safety Spending Levels, Measure O (November 2016)

2015

  1. City of Phoenix Alternative Expenditure Limitation, Proposition 101 (August 2015)
  2. City of San Francisco Legacy Business Historic Preservation Fund, Proposition J (November 2015)

2014

  1. City of San Jose Police Services Spending Increase Measure (June 2014)
  2. City of Eau Claire Voter Approval of Performing Arts Building Initiative (April 2014)

2013

  1. City of Gila Alternative Expenditure Home Rule Question, Proposition 300 (November 2013)
  2. City of Prescott Alternative Expenditure Extension, Proposition 426 (August 2013)
  3. City of Tucson Base Expenditure Limit Increase, Proposition 401 (November 2013)
  4. Cottonwood City Alternative Expenditure, Proposition 425 (May 2013)
  5. Superior Town Alternative Expenditure, Proposition 400 (May 2013)
  6. Colorado Springs City Park Sales Tax Fund Allocation Question (April 2013)
  7. Grand Junction City Tax Revenue Retention Tabor Override Question (April 2013)
  8. Key West City Cruise Ship Port Widening Question (November 2013)
  9. Lone Jack City Street Sales Tax Question (April 2013)

2012

  1. Tombstone City Alternative Expenditure Question (November 2012)
  2. City of Irvine "Support Our Schools Initiative", Measure BB (November 2012)
  3. City of West Sacramento Redevelopment Agency Dissolution Revenues, Measure G (November 2012)
  4. Repeal of the Huntington Beach Retirement Fund Property Tax Levy, Measure Z (November 2012)
  5. Alenspark Water & Sanitation District Spending Authorization Question (November 2012)
  6. Castle Pines City Spending Authorization Question (November 2012)
  7. Centennial City Spending Authorization Question (November 2012)
  8. Delta County Spending Authorization Question (November 2012)
  9. Eagle Creek Metropolitan District Spending Questions, 2 (November 2012)
  10. Manitou Springs City Parks and Recreation Budget Question (November 2012)
  11. Vail Town Capital Program Amendment Question (November 2012)
  12. Winfield Village Spending Referendum Question (November 2012)
  13. Cuyahoga Heights Village Clerk Amendment Measure (November 2012)
  14. Rittman City Water & General Fund Question (November 2012)
  15. Damascus City Spending Growth Limit Amendment Measures (November 2012)

2011

  1. Jerome Town Budget Override (May 2011)
  2. City of Vernon Use of Revenue from the Light and Power Fund, Measure I (November 2011)
  3. Los Angeles Emergency Reserve and Budget Stabilization Fund, Measure P (March 2011)
  4. Los Angeles Reassignment of Funds for Library System, Measure L (March 2011)

2010

  1. Fredonia Local Expenditure Limitation Establishment (March 2010)
  2. Scottsdale Budget Override (2010)
  3. Tusayan Town Expenditure Limitation Increase (November 2010)
  4. Williams City Extension of Expenditure Limitation (March 2010)
  5. Irvine Schools Support Initiative, Measure R (November 2010)
  6. Long Beach Harbor Department and Oil Properties, Measure D (November 2010)
  7. Menifee Procedures for Setting Appropriations, Measure Y (November 2010)
  8. Petaluma Sewer Rate Rollback Initiative, Measure U (2010)
  9. Riverside Bonded Indebtedness for Approved Transportation Programs, Measure K (November 2010)
  10. San Francisco Costs of Protecting Dignitaries, Proposition E (June 2010)
  11. Wildomar Permanent Annual Appropriations, Measure R (November 2010)
  12. Aspen Valley Hospital Revenue Retention Question (November 2010)
  13. San Juan River Village Revenue Spending Limits (November 2010)
  14. Weston Town and School Budget Referendum (April 2010)
  15. Westport Budget Override Measure (April 2010)
  16. Wildwood City Hall Funds Expansion (April 2010)

2009

  1. City of Oakland Kids First! Funding, Measure D (July 2009)
  2. San Francisco Budget Procedures, Proposition A (November 2009)
  3. Mansfield Budget Referendum (2009)

2008

  1. City of Oakland Kids First!, Measure OO (November 2008)
  2. City of San Diego Mission Bay Park Revenues, Proposition C (November 2008)
  3. San Francisco Budget Set-Asides and Replacement Funds, Proposition S (November 2008)
  4. San Francisco Community Justice Center, Proposition L (November 2008)
  5. San Francisco Housing Fund, Proposition B (November 2008)
  6. Egg Harbor Referendum (2008)
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