Overview
- Measure 26-260 passed, increasing the levy to $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value and generating an estimated $456 million over five years.
- City estimates say the average homeowner will pay about $133 more per year under the higher rate.
- The levy prioritizes daily operations such as restroom cleaning, trash pickup, pools and community centers, with only about $2 million annually for major repairs.
- Officials had warned failure would force the Parks Bureau to cut operations by up to 50% and lay off roughly half its staff.
- The package establishes an oversight committee reporting to City Council, and leaders have pledged a fiscal sustainability plan by June 2028.