Department of Finance
Reference: South Brighton GID Ballot Language
To: Gregory Mills, President, and Members of the South Brighton General Improvement District Board
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Catrina Asher, Finance Director
Date Prepared: August 18, 2026
PURPOSE
To request approval of ballot language for the South Brighton GID election scheduled take place in November 2026.
BACKGROUND
Previous Discussions
During 2024 and 2025, staff worked with a consultant (Economic Planning & Systems, or EPS) to review options for the South Brighton GID (the GID). Since its inception in 2004, no taxes have been levied on the GID and no funding has been generated. Additionally, development has not occurred. EPS focused on the potential for property tax revenue to be generated and used for regional infrastructure projects that would support development in the area.
On August 26, 2025, staff presented an option to City Council to levy 15 mills starting in 2026. Based on consultation with the City's legal counsel, the GID does have the authority to levy this tax. However, feedback at the time indicated that due to the number of years since the original ballot measure was passed, the GID should reaffirm that authority through a new ballot measure, which is what is being proposed for November 2026.
On November 18, 2025, staff presented, and Council approved, a resolution supporting the future inclusion of additional properties in the GID area as they develop. This will allow the GID to expand and future properties to contribute to the regional improvements that support those developments.
On July 14, 2026, staff presented City Council with a proposal for an election in November 2026 to reaffirm the taxing authority of the district and refine the revenue limits of said authority.
On July 21, 2026, the GID Board approved a resolution authorizing the election to proceed in November 2026. The election would include only properties within the GID ...
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