How is the City planning to address these critical services and infrastructure needs?
The City Council has placed a revenue measure on the ballot for the November 8, 2016 general municipal election. If adopted by the voters, the measure would increase the sales tax rate by one-half percent within the city limits. The measure would make local funding available to address vital City programs and services, such as:
- Protect local beaches, rivers and coastal waters from pollution and debris
- Upgrade and repair storm drains to protect local water quality
- Repair streets and sidewalks and fix potholes
- Maintain fire and police emergency response and keep all existing fire stations open
- Increase intervention programs to address homelessness
- Make necessary seismic repairs and upgrades to bridges and overpasses
- Improve services for seniors, veterans and our youth
- Provide additional local resources for the City police department to keep Ventura neighborhoods safe

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1. What are the current needs facing the City of Ventura?
2. How is the City planning to address these critical services and infrastructure needs?
3. Could additional local resources address homelessness and help other residents?
4. When would the local measure be on the ballot?
5. How could a local funding measure help the City continue to protect the health and safety of its residents?