Measure O public safety sales tax
Where it standsVoters will decide on Measure O, a special sales tax of 1/2% that would rise to 1% on October 1, 2030, for 20 years; it needs two-thirds approval.
What's on the tableWhether Calexico adds a dedicated police and fire tax, and how the next council funds public safety if it passes or fails.
- The ballot question describes a special sales tax providing about $4 million a year at 1/2% and about $8 million a year at 1%, with annual audits and citizens' committee oversight. Imperial County Elections ↗
- The measure requires approval by two-thirds of Calexico voters voting on it. Imperial County Elections ↗
- Under the ordinance text, 50% of the revenue goes to law enforcement and 50% to fire and emergency medical response. Imperial County Elections ↗
Share of the general fund for police and fire
Where it standsA proposed ordinance to dedicate 58% of unrestricted general fund revenue to police and fire through 2047 failed on a 2-3 vote in July 2026.
What's on the tableWhether to set police and fire funding as a fixed share of the general fund or leave it to each year's budget.
- The June 3, 2026 agenda item proposed annually allocating 58% of unrestricted general funds to police (30%) and fire (28%) departments through 2047. City of Calexico · Jun 3, 2026 ↗
- On July 1, 2026 a motion to approve the item failed, with Tylenda and Nuricumbo in favor and Legaspi, Calderon and Marquez opposed. City of Calexico · Jul 1, 2026 ↗
Border traffic and the Port of Entry
Where it standsThe city is working with Caltrans on a Calexico West Port of Entry traffic circulation plan, estimated at $4.2 million, that is described as a temporary measure.
What's on the tableWhether and how Calexico funds and builds traffic changes near the border crossing, and whether to pursue a permanent overpass.
- The Caltrans plan would send all southbound traffic to the port of entry through Cesar Chavez Boulevard, leaving Highway 111 and Imperial Avenue open for local traffic. Calexico Chronicle · Jan 28, 2026 ↗
- The proposed alternative is estimated to cost $4.2 million, and Calexico would be responsible for funding construction, inspection and traffic control. Calexico Chronicle · Jan 28, 2026 ↗
- The plan was presented to the council in June 2019 and October 2022 but did not move forward at those times. Calexico Chronicle · Jan 28, 2026 ↗
City finances and utility rates
Where it standsThe State Auditor removed Calexico from its high-risk list in October 2025, and Measure H, the city's current 1/2% general sales tax, expires September 30, 2030.
What's on the tableHow the council balances the budget, protects reserves and sets water and other utility rates.
Data center ban
Where it standsOn July 1, 2026 the council directed staff to prepare an ordinance expressly banning data centers in Calexico.
What's on the tableWhether the council adopts and keeps a zoning prohibition on data centers.