Sales tax measure

Strongly urged the council to pass the 1% sales tax measure, saying the city faces dire fiscal straits and $25 million in annual pension obligations that one-time funds can't cover.

Spoke in support of the tax increase, saying the city needs it, but noted neighbors want strong oversight so the money isn't simply absorbed into the general fund.

Spoke in support, saying she's willing to pay a bit more to keep the city alive and calling paying taxes a civic duty.

Questioned why the ballot language is so heavily weighted toward police and fire, saying roads and sidewalks are in bad shape and residents' priorities aren't reflected.

Spoke in opposition, noting voters rejected a sales tax two years ago, criticizing the council's inconsistent objectives and lack of confidence in how the money would be managed.

Urged putting the tax on the ballot, noting Measure Z lost by fewer than 500 votes and that doing nothing means service decay.

Said she'd support the tax — only the second she's ever backed — but blamed CalPERS costs for the city's fiscal mess.

Strongly supported the sales tax, hotel tax increase, and limited cannabis retail as revenue options.