City of Needles Measure L — Municipal Bonds (San Bernardino County)

What it does

To improve the City of Needles including roads and transportation infrastructure; repairing and repaving streets; fixing potholes; maintaining community safety; improving parks and recreational facilities; and revitalizing downtown Main Street; shall the City of Needles measure be approved authorizing $11,200,000 of bonds at legal rates, generating on average $739,971 annually while bonds are outstanding at a rate of $60 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens' oversight, NO money for salaries and all money staying in Needles?

A YES vote means

Needles could issue $11,200,000 in bonds for streets, parks, safety and downtown Main Street, at a property tax rate of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $739,971 a year on average), with audits and citizen oversight.

A NO vote means

Needles would not issue these $11,200,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

Needed to pass

A two-thirds supermajority: at least 2 out of every 3 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The Needles City Council voted to place this measure on the ballot to authorize up to $11,200,000 in general obligation bonds, according to the City Attorney's impartial analysis; it needs two-thirds voter approval.

Bond money would pay for street repaving and pothole repair, sidewalks and pedestrian safety, public facilities, park and recreation upgrades, community safety improvements and revitalization of Downtown Main Street, and could not be used for city salaries or operating expenses.

The City estimates a property tax rate of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value to repay the bonds; the measure requires annual reports by the City Treasurer and annual independent financial and performance audits.

Put on the ballot by Needles City Council (2026).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Needles Measure L mean?

Needles could issue $11,200,000 in bonds for streets, parks, safety and downtown Main Street, at a property tax rate of $60 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $739,971 a year on average), with audits and citizen oversight.

What does a NO vote on City of Needles Measure L mean?

Needles would not issue these $11,200,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

How many votes does City of Needles Measure L need to pass?

A two-thirds supermajority: at least 2 out of every 3 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Needles Measure L?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.