Firehouse Community Park Agency
To maintain, protect, and improve Mesa Park and Downtown Park for community recreation; ensure safe, accessible park facilities for all ages; and provide stable local funding, shall the Firehouse Community Park Agency replace the expiring $75 parcel tax with a $150 annual parcel tax for four years beginning 2026–27, raising about $210,000 annually, with annual increases up to 3%, requiring funds remain local for park maintenance and improvements with annual public accountability reports?
YES NO
Votes required to pass: 2/3 voter approval.
Arguments and Rebuttals in "support of" or in "opposition to" the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors.
Impartial analysis by County Counsel of Measure L
Firehouse Community Park Agency (Mesa Park)
Special Parcel Tax Measure
Measure L
This Measure was placed on the ballot by the Firehouse Community Park Agency, also known as the Mesa Park Board.
The existing Firehouse Community Park Agency parcel tax, which is levied at $75 per year per improved parcel, is set to expire on June 30, 2026. If this Measure is approved by two-thirds of the votes cast on this special tax proposal, that parcel tax will be renewed at $150 per year per improved parcel within the Firehouse Community Park Agency, except for parcels otherwise exempt from property taxes. The parcel tax applies for a period of four years beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2030. The Firehouse Community Park Agency may choose to increase the parcel tax by up to 3% each year after the initial year. The Board of Commissioners of the Firehouse Community Park Agency estimates revenue from this Measure will be approximately $210,000 annually.
The stated purposes for the funds raised by this special tax are for operation, maintenance, improvement, acquisition, and construction of park facilities administered by the Firehouse Community Park Agency, as well as for the provision of park services.
s/BRIAN E. WASHINGTON
County Counsel
Argument in favor of Measure L
No argument in favor of Measure L was filed.
Argument against Measure L
No argument against Measure L was filed.