What is Measure H

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Measure H is a one-cent sales tax that was approved by Modesto voters to fund general city services in November 2022. On November 29, 2022, the City Council certified the election results via Resolution 2022-453 and Measure H Sales Tax started its collection on April 1, 2023.

Initial estimates for revenue to be generated from the Measure H Sales Tax were $39M annually. Since that time revenues have exceeded $40+ million on an annual basis.

Key Facts About Measure H

Ballot Language

"To fund general city services in the City of Modesto, such as police patrols, gang, drug, and crime prevention; fire protection, paramedic/911 emergency response; addressing homelessness; cleaning-up trash and illegal dumping; keeping streets, parks, sidewalks, landscapes and infrastructure safe, clean, and well-maintained, shall an ordinance establishing a one-cent sales tax be adopted, providing $39,000,000 annually for general government use in Modesto until ended by voters, with citizen oversight and all money locally controlled?"

  • 63% - Yes
  • 37% - No

Measure H Allocation Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024

  1. Blight Projects (2026)

The Measure H Oversight Board is composed of nine Modesto residents representing a broad cross-section of the community. Established to review all revenues and expenditures related to Measure H sales tax revenue, the Board plays a vital role in ensuring that voter-approved funds are spent responsibly and in alignment with the intent of the measure.

Oversight Board Responsibilities

  1. Review all revenues and expenditures of funds generated from the sales tax authorized by the voter approved Measure H.
  2. Review annual audit reports related to the Measure H tax measure as provided.
  3. Make at least one (1) annual report to the City Council at a public meeting summarizing the Measure H Oversight Board’s findings.

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