Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Meetings

• 5:30 pm
• Meets as needed
• 335 Rheem Boulevard
  Council Chambers
  Moraga, CA 94556

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

One of the key elements of Measure K, Moraga’s Local Sales Tax Measure, is the creation of an objective third-party oversight committee. Although the funds are considered a general tax and could, in theory, be spent on any municipal activity, the Town Council and the organizers of Measure K all stated that the funds would only be spent to repair the Town’s roads. This committee is therefore tasked with ensuring the funds are spent as promised. All committee candidates agreed with this mission and had impressive credentials, making the selection very difficult. The seven current committee members selected are:

• Larry Rosenberg - Chair
• William Faoro
• Nate Levine
• Rachel Graham
• Spencer Schilling 
• Tim Staines
• vacant

Overview

In November 2012, the voters of Moraga overwhelmingly passed Measure K with 70.5% (5,993 yes votes; 2,503 no votes) in support of the measure. Pursuant to Ordinance Number 238 Section 3.20.140 - Oversight, Annual Audit and Public Report (PDF), the Town Council created a new Town of Moraga Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee to foster an objective and transparent review of the use of Measure K revenue.

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee consists of seven members, all residents of the Town of Moraga, appointed by the Town Council. The committee meets between two and four times per year or as reasonably determined by the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee or the Town Council. 

The Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee is charged with the annual review and report to the Town Council on the revenue and expenditures of the Local Sales Tax (also referred to as ’Transactions and Use Tax’). The Committee shall sunset in 2033. The committee’s specific duties are listed in the charter as follows:

• Annually, review revenue receipts and expenditures of the Local Sales Tax.
• Annually, review the status and performance of the programs and services, funded wholly or partially with proceeds from the Local Sales Tax.
• Annually, prepare an independent report to the Town Council regarding the revenue and expenditures of the Local Sales Tax.
• It is not within the purview of the committee to direct staff, recommend any particular contracts, or define the scope of a road repair project. These responsibilities remain under the authority of the Town Manager, Town Council, and professional staff.

To learn more about Measure K Funding Measure, please visit the Information on Measure K page.

Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee Volunteer Application 

There is one three-year opening on the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Please consider applying today!

If interested, please complete an application packet to submit to the Town Clerk’s Office, 329 Rheem Boulevard, or email it to the Town Clerk.

Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee Volunteer Application Fillable Form