Summary
Voter-approved Measure Q dollars — about $8.9 million next year — fund water protection, wildfire risk reduction, parks, and habitat preservation, split between county grants, cities, unincorporated areas, and land partners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
$8.89 million in dedicated Measure Q revenue, a slight 0.5% decrease from last year.
Residents across the county through cleaner water, reduced wildfire risk, and preserved parks and open space.
Projects whose grants were trimmed — Pajaro Valley Watershed Stewardship, Rural Land Assistance Pilot, Mesa Village, and Resilience Ready SCC — receive less funding than recommended.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting - Sep 29, 2026
The county opened its first new park in 20+ years (Valle del Pajaro), cut the ribbon on the Felton pump track, and awarded $2.74 million in Measure Q grants to 18 projects.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
Voters' Measure Q dollars — $934,000 for the coming fiscal year — were allocated to selected parks, open space, and cultural services projects, with implementation now moving forward.
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Meeting - Jun 11, 2026
Voter-approved Measure Q dollars — about $8.9 million next year — fund water protection, wildfire risk reduction, parks, and habitat preservation, split between county grants, cities, unincorporated areas, and land partners.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
The Board finalized which community projects get Measure Q funding this year, trimming several watershed and resilience programs and boosting wildfire resilience. A competing funding plan failed 2-3, and Supervisor Koenig dissented on the final list.
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