Sunnyvale · Charter amendment · Nov 3, 2026
Measure G: City Charter amendment: public works contracting
Measure G is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Sunnyvale. 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
“Shall Section 1309 of the City Charter be amended to allow the City Council to adopt an ordinance giving the City more options for delivery of public works construction projects by authorizing use of any purchasing or contracting method allowed by California law to select contractors for such projects, and to make clarifying changes to the wording of Section 1309 that do not alter the meaning of the section?”A YES vote means
A YES vote amends the Charter so that the Council can authorize the use of alternative project delivery methods for public works contracts and make clarifying changes to the wording of Charter Section 1309.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure G · Aug 18, 2026
A NO vote means
A NO vote would not add any options to use alternative project delivery methods for public works contracts and would not change the wording of Charter Section 1309.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure G · Aug 18, 2026
What it takes to pass
This amendment will become effective if a majority of those voting on the measure vote yes.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure G · Aug 18, 2026
The money
The County Registrar of Voters estimates a cost of $278,987 for the first 6-page measure and $158,857 for each additional 6-page ballot measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Sunnyvale Report to Council 26-0622, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
How it got on the ballot
The City Council voted unanimously on June 23, 2026, to place this measure and two other charter amendments on the November ballot.
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 the current lowest-bid system separates design from construction and causes delays and change orders. Says design-build and similar methods would let the City weigh contractor qualifications, and that competitive bidding and Council approval of each alternative method remain.
Signed by Larry Klein, Mayor; Richard Mehlinger, Vice Mayor; Gail Rubino; Murali Srinivasan, Councilmember; Charlesie Chang, Councilmember
Argument against
Says design-build and best-value scoring replace low-bid competition, remove an independent designer's oversight, and open the way to favoritism and cost overruns. Cites Los Angeles bribery and school-construction examples and says the current competitive system should stay.
Signed by Michael S. Goldman, Former Sunnyvale City Council Member
Read the official documents
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