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Consider the recommendations of the Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee to dissolve the existing Ad Hoc Committee, establish a new standing committee of the Board in its place, appoint the current Ad Hoc Committee members as the initial supervisorial representatives on the new standing committee through December 31, 2026, direct that beginning January 2027, one Measure AA Standing Committee appointment shall rotate among the Supervisors representing Districts 2, 3 or 5, with the other seat rotating among all Supervisors and provide direction as deemed appropriate. (REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider the Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation to dissolve the Ad Hoc Committee and reestablish it as a standing committee of the Board;
b. Appoint the current Ad Hoc Committee members as the initial supervisorial representatives to the new standing committee through December 31, 2026; and
c. Direct that beginning January 2027, one Measure AA Standing Committee appointment shall rotate among the Supervisors representing Districts 2, 3, or 5, who primarily serve unincorporated communities, with the other seat rotating among all Supervisors; and,
d. Provide additional direction, as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
The Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors on January 7, 2025, following voter approval of Measure AA in November 2024-a 1% sales tax dedicated to general government purposes and consumption within unincorporated areas of Monterey County. On January 14, 2025, the Board appointed Supervisors from Districts 2 and 3 to serve on the committee. In August 2025, recognizing the ongoing need for the committee's work, the Board directed staff to explore transitioning it into a standing committee. In response, the Ad Hoc Committee now recommends its formal dissolution and reconstitution as the Measure AA Standing Committee. This change reflects the long-term nature o...
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