City of Modesto

To promote efficiency, transparency, and modernization of City government, shall the Charter of the City of Modesto be amended to increase and clarify the powers and duties of the City Auditor, create a permanent audit committee, change the timing of the mayoral election to coincide with the statewide primary and general election, adjust the timeline for preparation and adoption of the annual budget, and make several other minor changes?

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?

To increase voter participation and to conform with State law, shall the City of Modesto Charter be amended to (1) hold future Modesto City Schools Board of Education elections in November of even-numbered years to coincide with State/Federal elections, and; (2) allow for a one-time, one-year extension of the terms of current Board of Education members?

To increase voter participation in City of Modesto elections and to conform with state law, shall the City of Modesto Charter be amended to: ( 1) change the date for the City's future, regular elections to November of even-numbered years to coincide with State/Federal elections, and; (2) allow for a one time, one-year extension of the terms of City Council members and the Mayor?

Shall the Modesto City Charter be amended to allow the Board of Education for Modesto City Schools to change the method of election of the Board of Education in accordance with the California Education Code?

To implement the Safer Neighborhoods Initiative by restoring police patrols, crime prevention, gang suppression and youth development efforts; removing tagging; reducing nuisance properties; strengthening fire/emergency services; increasing neighborhood collaboration; and to maintain other general city services, shall the City of Modesto enact a ½ percent general sales tax that cannot be taken by the State, expires in 8 years, and requires audits, citizen oversight board reports, and all funds be spent in Modesto?

(ADVISORY) Do you want the City Council of the City of Modesto to extend sewer improvements to ten (10) specified residentially developed unincorporated areas, which may include undeveloped parcels, to which Measure M applies and for which an advisory vote has not yet been conducted? The areas that are the subject of this advisory measure are described in and depicted on a map included in the sample ballot / voter information pamphlet.

Shall the City provide sewer service to the following area of the Modesto General Plan? The unincorporated area designated "Airport Neighborhood" or the east portion of “Area 12" in Modesto's 2009 Urban Growth Review. The area is generally bordered by Hyde Street on the north, Conejo Avenue on the east, Oregon Drive on the south, and Santa Rosa Avenue on the west.

To address crime, gangs, drugs and youth violence, improve the local economy/jobs, and maintain/improve essential City services, including: Police/Fire Protection; Neighborhood Police Patrols; 9-1-1 Emergency Response; Gang Crime, Theft and Burglary Prevention; Street/Pothole Repair; Programs Attracting Businesses/Creating Jobs; and Other City Services. Shall the City of Modesto enact a one-cent sales tax, for 6 years, with independent annual audits, citizens’ oversight, and no money for Sacramento?