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Voters have decided on city budget ballot measures across the U.S. As a local ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding a city government's budget, spending, and fiscal management. The topic is grouped within the local budget and tax policy area.

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Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2026 ballot measures and 2027 ballot measures

List of local ballot measures

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2026

  1. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 10, Authorize Expenditures for Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
  2. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 2, Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
  3. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Provide Funds to the Montpelier Community Fund for Non-Profits Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
  4. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Provide Funds to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Provide Funds for the Mosaic Vermont Measure (March 2026) - On the ballot

2025

  1. Arlington, Texas, Proposition K, Authority to Issue Bonds and Time Warrants Charter Amendment (May 2025) Approved
  2. Arlington, Texas, Proposition L, Authority to Issue Time Warrants Charter Amendment (May 2025) Approved
  3. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 10, Mosaic Vermont Appropriation Measure (March 2025) Approved
  4. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 11, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Appropriation Measure (March 2025) Approved
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 2, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2025) Approved
  6. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Montpelier Community Fund Appropriation Measure (March 2025) Approved
  7. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2025) Approved

2024

  1. Berkeley, California, Measure AA, Expenditure of Tax Revenue and Investment Income Measure (November 2024) Approved
  2. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Issue 7A, Allow Regional Transport Authority to Retain and Spend Revenue Measure (November 2024) Approved
  3. Gilbert, Arizona, Proposition 497, Permanent Adjustment to City Expenditure Limit Measure (November 2024) Approved
  4. Gilbert, Arizona, Proposition 498, Exclude Capital Projects from Expenditure Limit Measure (November 2024) Approved
  5. Honolulu, Hawaii, Question 1, Climate Resiliency Fund Charter Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  6. Long Beach, California, Measure HC, Board of Harbor Commissioners, Public Utilities Commission, and Harbor Department Measure (November 2024) Approved
  7. Mesa, Arizona, Question 1, Permanent Adjustment to City Expenditure Limit Measure (November 2024) Approved
  8. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 12, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Funding Measure (March 2024) Approved
  9. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 4, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2024) Approved
  10. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2024) Approved
  11. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Council Member Compensation Measure (March 2024) Approved
  12. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, School Director Compensation Measure (March 2024) Approved
  13. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 487, Expenditure Limit Measure (November 2024) Approved
  14. Pomona, California, Measure Y, Children and Youth Programs and Department Amendment (November 2024) Approved
  15. San Francisco, California, Proposition N, First Responder Student Loans and Training Reimbursement Measure (November 2024) Approved
  16. Scottsdale, Arizona, Proposition 491, Increase Base Expenditure Limit Measure (November 2024) Approved
  17. St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition B, Budget Amendment (November 2024) Defeated
  18. Yountville, California, Measure U, Increase Appropriations Limit Measure (March 2024) Approved

2023

  1. Cleveland, Ohio, Issue 38, People's Budget Initiative (November 2023) Defeated
  2. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ballot Issue 2A, Police Department Measure (November 2023) Defeated
  3. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 18, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2023) Approved
  4. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 19, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Expenditures Measure (March 2023) Approved
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 7, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Measure (March 2023) Approved
  6. New Orleans, Louisiana, Proposition 1, City Planning Commission Capital Program Deadline Change Measure (October 2023) Approved
  7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Question 2, Budget Stabilization Reserve Amendment (May 2023) Approved
  8. Toledo, Ohio, Issue 24, City Funds for Street Improvements Charter Amendment (November 2023) Approved

2022

  1. Baltimore, Maryland, Question F, Supplementary Criminal Apprehension and Conviction Fund Measure (November 2022) Approved
  2. Baltimore, Maryland, Question G, Dante Barksdale Career Technology Apprenticeship Fund Measure (November 2022) Approved
  3. Carlsbad, California, Measure J, Monroe Street Pool RenovationReplacement Project (November 2022) Approved
  4. Modesto, California, Measure G, City Charter Amendments Measure (November 2022) Approved
  5. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 17, Kellogg-Hubbard Library Appropriation Measure (March 2022) Approved
  6. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 18, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice Expenditures Measure (March 2022) Approved
  7. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 5, Payment of Debts and Current Expenses Question (March 2022) Approved
  8. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 8, Mayor Compensation Measure (March 2022) Approved
  9. Montpelier, Vermont, Article 9, Council Members Compensation Measure (March 2022) Approved
  10. Providence, Rhode Island, Question 4, Purchase Threshold Increase for Construction Contracting Measure (November 2022) Approved
  11. San Francisco, California, Proposition A, Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment for Certain City Retirees and Employment Contract for Retirement Board Executive Director Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  12. San Francisco, California, Proposition F, Library Preservation Fund Renewal Amendment (November 2022) Approved
  13. San Francisco, California, Proposition G, Create Student Success Fund to Provide Additional Grants to San Francisco Unified School District Amendment (November 2022) Approved

2021

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

2020

  1. Denver, Colorado, Ballot Measure 2G, City Council Authority to Propose Supplemental Budget Changes or Appropriations Charter Amendment (November 2020) Approved
  2. Honolulu, Hawaii, Charter Question 3, Ethics Commission Budget Control (November 2020) Approved
  3. Los Gatos, California, Measure A, Create Finance Commission Initiative (November 2020) Approved
  4. Merced, California, Measure M, Finance Officer Reporting Requirements Amendment (March 2020) Approved
  5. Monterey Park, California, Measure HH, Advisory Vote on Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue (March 2020) Defeated
  6. Oakland, California, Measure S, Appropriations Ordinance (March 2020) Approved
  7. Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 444, Continuation of Local Expenditure Limit (November 2020) Approved
  8. Riverside, California, Measure T, Budget Publication Requirements Charter Amendment (November 2020) Defeated
  9. Sacramento, California, Measure G, City Charter Amendment for Children's Fund (March 2020) Defeated
  10. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Sales Tax to Fund the Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020) Approved
  11. San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Allocate Previously Approved Sales Tax to Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation (November 2020) Approved

2019

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

2018

  1. Baltimore, Maryland, Question I, Equity Assistance Fund Charter Amendment (November 2018) Approved
  2. Chandler, Arizona, Proposition 408, Alternative Expenditure Limitation Home Rule Option Continuation (August 2018) Approved
  3. Colton, California, Measure V, Utility Revenue Transfer (November 2018) Approved
  4. Fresno, California, Measure Q, Balanced Budget Charter Amendment (November 2018) Approved
  5. Garland, Texas, Proposition R, City Budget File Date (May 2018) Approved
  6. Garland, Texas, Proposition S, Budget Form (May 2018) Approved
  7. Garland, Texas, Proposition T, Budget Access (May 2018) Approved
  8. Goleta, California, Measure W2018, City Salaries (November 2018) Approved
  9. Los Angeles, California, Measure B, Public Bank Charter Amendment (November 2018) Defeated
  10. Mesa, Arizona, Question 1, Home Rule Alternative Expenditure Limitation (November 2018) Approved
  11. Mesa, Arizona, Question 5, Sports and Events Complex Expenditures Charter Amendment (November 2018) Defeated
  12. Parlier, California, Measure D, Advisory Measure for Funding of Fire Services (June 2018) Approved
  13. Richmond, California, Measure E, General Funds for Youth Services Initiative (June 2018) Approved
  14. Richmond, California, Measure K, Amendment to Measure E General Funds for Youth Services (June 2018) Approved
  15. San Francisco, California, Proposition A, Revenue Bonds for Power Facilities Excluding Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy Charter Amendment (June 2018) Approved
  16. Sierra Madre, California, Measure A, Advisory Vote on Reducing City Services upon Repeal of Utility Tax (April 2018) Defeated

2017

  1. Colorado Springs, Colorado, Issue 2, Excess Revenue for Stormwater Projects Measure (April 2017) Approved

2016

  1. Apple Valley, California, Voter Approval of Bonds, Measure V (November 2016) Approved
  2. Berkeley, California, Funding for Public Campaign Finance Program, Measure X1 (November 2016) Approved
  3. Carlsbad, California, Fire Station 2 Funding, Measure O (November 2016) Approved
  4. Long Beach, California, Budget Stabilization Fund Measure, Measure B (June 2016) Approved
  5. Lynwood, California, Establishment of Rainy Day Fund, Measure RD (November 2016) Approved
  6. San Diego, California, Appropriations and Budget Amendments, Proposition E (June 2016) Approved
  7. San Diego, California, Distribution of Mission Bay Park Lease Revenue, Measure J (November 2016) Approved
  8. San Diego, California, Financial Operation Amendments, Proposition F (June 2016) Approved
  9. San Diego, California, Infrastructure Fund Establishment Amendments, Proposition H (June 2016) Approved
  10. San Francisco, California, Allocation of Hotel Tax Funds, Proposition S (November 2016) Defeated
  11. San Francisco, California, Funding for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Amendment, Proposition I (November 2016) Approved
  12. San Francisco, California, Homeless Services and Transportation Funds Amendment, Proposition J (November 2016) Approved

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