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Review of Measure U Funding for Innovation and Economic Development

Original title: Overview of Measure U Funded Departments and Programs: Office of Innovation and Economic Development

Record date · April 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This agenda item schedules a discussion for the Community Advisory Commission regarding how Measure U tax funds are being used by the Office of Innovation and Economic Development. The meeting will provide an overview of the programs and departments currently supported by this specific funding source.

Why it matters

Residents will gain insight into how tax revenue is allocated to local economic and innovation initiatives, which directly impacts the city's business development and technology programs.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Office of Innovation and Economic Development

The office is the subject of the funding review and will have its programs presented to the commission.

Directly affected

Measure U Community Advisory Commission

The commission is responsible for reviewing the allocation of funds as part of their oversight duties.

Key Facts

  • The Measure U Community Advisory Commission will hold a discussion regarding the Office of Innovation and Economic Development.
  • The discussion is filed under reference number 2026-00861.
  • The item was introduced on April 2, 2026.
  • The purpose of the item is to provide an overview of departments and programs funded by Measure U.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Measure U?
is a local tax measure whose funds are overseen by the Community Advisory Commission.
What will happen at this meeting?
The Commission will receive an overview of how the Office of Innovation and Economic Development uses funding.

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Increased Oversight Focus

The scheduling of this discussion suggests a focus on transparency and reporting for departments funded by Measure U.

Connected Entities

Office of Innovation and Economic Development, Measure U Community Advisory Commission
OrganizationOffice of Innovation and Economic Development“The department whose funding and programs are under review.”Map →
OrganizationMeasure U Community Advisory Commission“The body responsible for overseeing and discussing the allocation of Measure U f”Map →

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