Measure G was approved by San Benito County voters on November 6, 2018. The measure is a one cent local transactions and use tax to be collected for 30 years to improve local streets and roads, improve connectivity, and reduce congestion.

This money is administered by the Council of San Benito County Governments (COG) and pays for specific voter-approved transportation projects, including State Route 25, local road maintenance and regional projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and transit projects for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Measure G calls for an independent Citizens Oversight Committee to oversee compliance with the Ordinance.
The responsibilities of the 11-member Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee are to:
• Ensure all transportation revenue collected from Measure G is spent in accordance with the Measure G Transportation Safety and Investment Plan (Ordinance and Expenditure Plan);
• Have full access to the COG’s independent auditor and review the annual audits, have the authority to request and review the specific financial information;
• Provide input on the audit to assure the funds are being expended in accordance with the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan;
• Review and make recommendations on any proposed changes to the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan;
• Review  and comment on  the project delivery schedules and make recommendations to COG on any proposals for changing project delivery priorities; and
• Prepare annual reports regarding the administration of the program, to be presented to the COG Board of Directors and posted to the COG’s website (SanBenitoCOG.org).
More information can be found online at www.sanbenitocog.org/MeasureG