Measure H is the city of Lafayette's Sales Tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. If passed, the measure will enact a 1/2¢ sales tax for 7 years, generating approximately $2,400,000 annually. The purpose of the sales tax is to provide funding to maintain City services, including public streets, storm drains, pothole repairs, wildfire preparedness, number of police officers, traffic safety, senior and youth programs, and other general city services. 

LWVDV is in favor of Measure H for the city of Lafayette half-cent sales tax. LWVDV finds this measure a thoughtful solution to Lafayette’s projected budget deficit. The revenue generated will go into the city’s General Fund to preserve the city’s current programs. LWVDV likes that Lafayette will establish a citizen’s committee with oversight, and sunsets this sales tax in seven years. 

In keeping with the League of Women Voters principles regarding transparency, we note the City Council established a 2-person "Fiscal Responsibility" committee who met with staff to examine the budget, assessed options, and reported to the City Council for a year. Public comments were taken at every meeting. The City finances are available via their website. We applaud the City’s observing the Brown Act and their efforts to keep the public informed.