September 26, 2025 — The City of Clovis officially launched its Measure Y Oversight Committee this month, gathering community members, city staff, and council-appointed representatives for a kickoff meeting designed to set the tone for years of citizen review.
City Manager Andrew Haussler described the meeting as “a kickoff for the committee to make sure Measure Y is being invested wisely.” Measure Y, a voter-approved sales tax measure, is projected to bring in about $26.1 million annually, with roughly $13 million allocated for the current budget year. Of that amount, 92% is being directed toward public safety initiatives, including the hiring of additional police officers and firefighters.
“This is an investment by our community to make Clovis great,” Haussler said. “It’s to provide great public safety, great public spaces, and really the Clovis way of life to our residents.”
The oversight committee was formed by ordinance of the City Council and functions as a strictly advisory body. Members, ranging from business owners to concerned residents, were appointed by the council to review expenditures and ensure Measure Y funds are being used responsibly. The committee will meet at least twice a year, once to review past fiscal expenditures and again to evaluate proposed spending for the coming year.
Because the committee is considered a legislative body under California’s Brown Act, all meetings are open to the public and agendas must be posted in advance. “It’s about transparency,” city staff explained during the session. “These meetings are designed to be conducted in the public eye.”
While the committee’s authority is limited to reviewing Measure Y funds, its role carries weight as a direct link between city leadership and residents. Public safety was emphasized as the community’s top priority, but the measure also supports city services and public spaces over the long term.
Investments funded by Measure Y are already taking shape. Haussler noted that plans are underway to expand police and fire services through this fall and into winter. “We’re starting to see the benefits now,” he said. “This is about shoring up services and ensuring Clovis continues to thrive.”
The committee will reconvene early next year after the city’s annual financial reports are completed, reviewing how Measure Y dollars were spent in the past fiscal cycle.