Monorail Sales Tax Ballot Questions

At a glance

What: Ordinance 260859 calls an April 6, 2027 election on two questions: a new one-fourth cent sales tax and continuation of a three-eighths cent sales tax, to fund a citywide monorail, roadway conversion, an electric bus shuttle, Penn Valley Park improvements and a regional transportation hub at Union Station.
Where it stands: Passed as amended on October 1, 2026, 10 to 2 (McManus excused).
Next: Election on April 6, 2027; each tax takes effect only if voters approve its question.

Special Committee for Legal Review recommended advance and do pass, debate. The ordinance also lets the City seek federal funding and directs the clerk to notify the Director of Revenue if either question passes.
Amendment, advance and final passage each carried 10 to 2; O'Neill and Willett voted no each time.
The minutes do not record the amendment text or debate.

Passed as amended, 10 to 2 (O'Neill and Willett no).