Want a say in how Concord spends its tax dollars? Council seeks committee members - Local News Matters

The Concord City Council is recruiting for the Measure V Oversight Committee, which oversees the allocation of funds from a voter-approved sales tax measure. Two positions are available: one for a member of the business community and another open to either a Concord resident or business representative. Applications are due by 5 p. m. on Nov.

14, with members serving four-year terms ending on Dec. 31, 2029. The five-member committee reviews annual audit reports and advises the City Council on fund usage. Measure V, a one-cent local use and transaction tax passed in 2020, is crucial for funding city services and community projects. The committee’s role promotes transparency and ensures spending aligns with voter intent.

Additionally, members must file annual financial disclosure statements as part of the city's conflict of interest code. This recruitment illustrates the city's commitment to community involvement in financial oversight.