Walnut Creek Opens Recruitment for Measure O Citizens' Oversight Committee

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 ten 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 2-year terms and two members serving 4-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 completed no later than the deadline date of5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

On September 5, the City Council will select applicants to invite for interviews that will take place on September 19. Appointments are expected to be made at the conclusion of the interviews. Apply online and get more information on the City’s website.

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