Walnut Creek Applicants Sought For Measure O Oversight Committee

WALNUT CREEK, CA — As promised to voters, the City of Walnut Creek is establishing a committee to provide oversight of spending for Measure O. This measure was passed by voters last November to raise the sales tax by one half-cent for 10 years to fund important community projects and services.

Each year, an independent auditor will complete a public audit report of the revenue raised and how it is spent. The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee will review the revenues and expenditures and report publicly regarding the accuracy of the auditors’ findings.

“We want voters to have confidence that we’re spending their money wisely and according to the law,” said Mayor Cindy Silva. “We believe having this oversight committee will help build confidence in our spending.”

The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee will prepare a written report annually that will be presented to the City Council at a public meeting. Any written report will be a matter of public record and available to the community.

The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee will consist of five members who are Walnut Creek residents or represent a business located within the City limits if they are not residents of the City themselves. The terms of the Committee members are staggered, with three members serving initial two-year terms and two members serving four-year terms. At least one member of the Committee will need to have a financial or accounting background. The Committee will be appointed by the City Council and will meet in public at least twice per year.

The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee members will be required to file a Fair Political Practices Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) disclosing their property, business and investment interests with the City Clerk and are required to complete City ethics training.
We encourage you to consider volunteering for this very important Committee.

To be considered for this volunteer position, a completed application must be submitted no later than the deadline date of 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

On Sept. 5, the City Council will select applicants to invite for interviews that will take place on Sept. 19. Appointments are expected to be made at the conclusion of the interviews.

Apply online here and get more information on the City’s website.