Cover image for The Clayton City Council took its first concrete steps toward shoring up the city's long-term finances, directing staff to prepare a 1% local sales tax measure and a renewed landscape maintenance district for the November 2026 ballot. The meeting also launched a community-driven effort to design the city's first official flag—a project that drew both enthusiasm and skepticism from council members.

Clayton City Council - Dec 02, 2025

City CouncilClaytonDecember 2, 2025

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The Clayton City Council took its first concrete steps toward shoring up the city's long-term finances, directing staff to prepare a 1% local sales tax measure and a renewed landscape maintenance district for the November 2026 ballot. The meeting also launched a community-driven effort to design the city's first official flag—a project that drew both enthusiasm and skepticism from council members.

  • Council directs staff to prepare 1% sales tax measure for Nov. 2026 ballot

  • Landscape Maintenance District renewal set for 10-year term with base reset

  • Two-member ad hoc committee formed to design city flag process

  • Clayton Theatre Company honored as "Unsung Hero" for 14 years of community arts programming

  • Roads funding strategy to return in early 2026 with comprehensive capital plan

After months of deliberation on future revenue options, the council gave staff clear direction to move forward with two ballot measures for November 2026: a 10-year renewal of the Landscape Maintenance District with a one-time base reset and CPI adjustment capped at 3%, and a new 1% local sales tax.

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The Clayton City Council took its first concrete steps toward shoring up the city's long-term finances, directing staff to prepare a 1% local sales tax measure and a renewed landscape maintenance district for the November 2026 ballot. The meeting also launched a community-driven effort to design the city's first official flag—a project that drew both enthusiasm and skepticism from council members. | City Council | Locunity