Oceanside · Charter amendment · Nov 3, 2026
Measure R: Charter amendment: prevailing wage and fair competition for public works
Measure R is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Oceanside. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“To preserve the City's ability to continue receiving state infrastructure funding for public works projects, shall the Oceanside City Charter be amended to conform to state laws and best practices regarding prevailing wage and fair competition, including the use of project labor agreements for City public works with mandatory provisions for taxpayer protections, transparency, and accountability in the contracting process, by amending Sections 301, 302, and 303 of the Oceanside City Charter?”A YES vote means
A "yes" vote on Measure R favors amending the Oceanside City Charter.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure R · Aug 14, 2026
A NO vote means
A "no" vote on Measure R opposes amending the Oceanside City Charter.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure R · Aug 14, 2026
What it takes to pass
The measure is enacted if approved by a simple majority of 50% +1.
How it got on the ballot
Measure R was placed on the ballot by the Oceanside City Council.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure R · Aug 14, 2026
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says Measure R aligns the Charter with state laws so Oceanside stays eligible for state infrastructure funds, codifies prevailing wages and apprenticeships, and lets the City Council set taxpayer accountability protections for public works projects.
Signed by Linda LeGerrette, Board Member, Middle Class Taxpayers Assoc.; Lorenzo Miles, Training Director, Sheet Metal Apprenticeship; Sean-Keoni Ellis, USMC Veteran, Former Lead Instructor, Veterans In Piping - Camp Pendleton; Terence Webster, USMC ret., Police and Fire Commissioner, City of Oceanside; Esther Sanchez, Mayor, City of Oceanside
Argument against
Says Oceanside already complies with state funding requirements, that project labor agreements add regulatory burdens and project costs and reduce competition, and that they would be at the City Council's discretion by majority vote.
Signed by Sandra Levee
Read the official documents
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