Summary
The commission locked in charter language spelling out how the 7% parks income tax allocation can be spent — at least 60% for capital projects, and up to 40% for running parks. This gives the parks department flexibility to use some tax money for operations while protecting most of it for building and fixing things.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Locks in how the 7% parks slice of income tax revenue can be spent — up to 40% can now cover operating costs that previously came out of the general fund.
Parks users and the general fund both win — operating costs get relief while capital projects keep their funding.
Parks advocates who credit the dedicated funding with building one of the region's top park systems.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
A charter amendment would give the administration flexibility over the 7% of income tax revenue dedicated to parks capital, as park operating costs have soared and squeezed road funding. Parks boosters warn the guaranteed funding built Green's award-winning park system.
Charter Review Commission - May 13, 2026
The commission locked in charter language spelling out how the 7% parks income tax allocation can be spent — at least 60% for capital projects, and up to 40% for running parks. This gives the parks department flexibility to use some tax money for operations while protecting most of it for building and fixing things.
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