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Polling ResultsPollster has a doctorate in statistics, has served over 120 jurisdictions in California, and has a high success rate with ballot measures passing623 surveys completed: +/- 3.9% at 95% confidence levelQuality of Life (50% Excellent or Good, 35% Fair), Overall Satisfaction with City (13% Very, 48% Fairly)Open-Ended desired changes - top 3: address unhoused issues, improve public safety, improve infrastructure/roadsInitial ballot test: 64% definitely or probably yesAfter positive arguments, re-test was 67%After negative arguments, re-test was 63%Testing alternative 20-year extension and alternative 1.25% rate had negligible impact within the margin of errorConclusion: even with margin for error and negative arguments, support is at least 59% with 95% confidence (ballot measure requires a simple majority)Timing: November 2026 ballot to ride the expected mid-term blue wave. If measure fails, we have 3 years to reduce service levels and the option for a 2028 ballot measureNext steps: Full report to Council in February, public information, PAC campaign, Council action for ballot measure by August26