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Recent measure-g coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The agreement with Sutter County would return tax revenue generated in Live Oak to the city if voters approve the proposed 1% transactions-and-use tax on Nov. 3.
The agreements would direct estimated shares to Yuba City and Live Oak and shift Beat 6/7 law-enforcement duties to Yuba City if voters approve the proposed 1% tax Nov. 3.
The unanimous vote locks in a proposed split of countywide sales-tax revenue if voters approve Measure G on Nov. 3, 2026.
If approved, the agreement would guarantee the city at least $750,000 a year for two fiscal years if voters pass the countywide sales tax measure.
The council also asked the city attorney for an impartial analysis and set up the ballot-argument process for the tax measure.
Council also approved a placeholder for a future climate manager line item as it weighed reserves, staffing and election policy.
Council placed the city’s 3/4-cent sales tax renewal on the November ballot while also approving a smaller budget, a hiring freeze and a climate manager placeholder.
The June 17 agenda ties a possible tax renewal to budget adoption, a temporary hiring freeze and other fiscal steps as Arcata confronts financial pressure.
Council signed off on the county climate plan, moved to fix failed culverts on West End Road and got a staff briefing on a possible 2026 Measure G renewal.
Staff said the city is considering a 2026 ballot renewal for Measure G, along with an advisory question aimed at boosting road funding.