Trail network connectivity and Measure E funding
Elk Grove
Summary
The city collected $34.6 million in Measure E sales tax last fiscal year. Half went to the city, 30% to the fire/park district, and $6.9 million was set aside for future priorities — plus $4 million banked for the upcoming homeless shelter. Fire response times, police programs, and a 65% drop in encampments were highlighted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 1% sales tax generated $34.6 million last year that funds police, fire, parks, homelessness, and now arts programs.
All residents benefit through faster fire/police response, park upkeep, street repairs, and homeless services.
Nobody's directly hurt, though taxpayers shoulder the cost and folks living along the chosen routes may deal with construction noise and lost yard space.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - May 13, 2026
The Trails Committee laid out how existing neighborhood streets could connect the whole city's trail system off the major boulevards, and a speaker urged using Measure E dollars to build it out rather than waiting years for grants. Staff said a public-facing map is coming and the CIP draft arrives next meeting.
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City Council (Regular) - Feb 25, 2026
The city collected $34.6 million in Measure E sales tax last fiscal year. Half went to the city, 30% to the fire/park district, and $6.9 million was set aside for future priorities — plus $4 million banked for the upcoming homeless shelter. Fire response times, police programs, and a 65% drop in encampments were highlighted.
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