City of Pittsburg

What Is Measure M? 

In June 2012, Pittsburg voters approved Measure P, a limited one-half percent point of origin sale and use tax, to preserve essential services throughout the City. In June 2016, the voters passed Measure M extending Measure P until June of 2035. Voters approved Measure M with over 81% of the vote. Like Measure P, Measure M has continued to support public safety, the Senior Center, economic development programs and job creation activities, road repair, and youth services within the City.

How Is Measure M Spent? 

Measure M revenues vary annually, so the first $4.9 million generated are spread across five priorities in the following amounts:

Measure M At Work!

Any dollars exceeding the $4.9 million are considered "surplus" and also fund these same annual priorities and allow for unique one-time projects.  In Fiscal Year 2021-2022, surplus Measure M dollars funded special projects like a new traffic signal on West Leland Road and improvements at the City's renewed Community Center at 340 Marina Blvd.  Fiscal Year 2022-2023 surplus dollars are earmarked for evening park patrol services, extension of Pittsburg's library hours, and more.

The Measure M Fund also maintains a $200,000 reserve. 

Community Involvement!

Measure M requires a Citizens Oversight Committee to report on the revenues and expenditures of the measures. Despite increasing energy and supply prices, the City’s revenue from Measure M remains consistent. The City’s general retail business sector remains the City’s top sales tax generators along with the City’s transportation business sector resulting from increased gas prices.

As directed by City Council, portion of Measure M revenues is being set aside to create a Youth Services Fund. 

Read our October 2024 Measure M Update Here