Napa Spends $22M From Voter-Approved Tax Hike

One year after Measure G's 1-cent sales tax increase, the city is investing in parks, roads, and community facilities.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting a solitary paving crew working on a Napa city street, the scene bathed in warm, golden sunlight and deep shadows, capturing the quiet progress of infrastructure improvements funded by the city's Measure G tax increase.Measure G funds have enabled Napa to rapidly address long-deferred infrastructure needs, with paving projects and community facility upgrades transforming the city's streets and neighborhoods.Napa Today

A year after Napa voters approved Measure G, a 1-cent sales tax increase, the city has $22 million in new annual funding to spend on parks, recreation, and street improvements. The city has already completed several road projects, renovated community centers, and invested in new park amenities like shade structures and playgrounds. Looking ahead, Napa plans to use Measure G funds for major paving projects, a potential splash pad, and revamping the former Harvest Middle School property into a new public recreation complex.

Why it matters

Measure G was intended to help stabilize Napa's city services and offset a predicted $17 million structural deficit by 2030. The new funding has allowed Napa to move quickly on long-needed infrastructure and community facility upgrades, demonstrating to residents that the tax increase was necessary and the funds are being put to good use.

The details

In the current fiscal year, Measure G funds are being used for $3 million in paving on Trancas Street, $2.5 million for California Boulevard, $3.3 million for the Westwood neighborhood, $2 million for Soscol Avenue, and $1.5 million to boost the citywide paving program. The city has also invested millions in parks and community facilities, including $4 million to purchase the former Harvest Middle School property, $1.8 million to renovate the Las Flores Community Center, and hundreds of thousands for new playground equipment, shade structures, and feasibility studies for a potential splash pad.

  • Measure G's 1-cent sales tax increase kicked in a year ago, in November 2024.
  • Several road projects funded by Measure G, including on Trancas Street and California Boulevard, are currently underway.
  • A $1 million paving project on Pueblo Avenue and a $1.5 million resurfacing on Trower Avenue are planned for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
  • The city is hosting a Measure G showcase event on May 11, 2026 to highlight completed, ongoing, and upcoming projects.

The players

Napa

The city of Napa, California, which passed Measure G, a 1-cent sales tax increase, in November 2024 to fund infrastructure, parks, and community services.

Mary Luros

A Napa City Council member who thanked city staff for being ready to move quickly on projects once Measure G funding became available.

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What they’re saying

“It's so exciting to just drive through town and see all the work that's been done, especially at a time when a lot of other cities are struggling. To see that we've been able to accomplish meaningful things within our community is really special.”

— Mary Luros, Napa City Council member

What’s next

The city is planning a $4 million paving project for Coombsville Road in the 2026-27 fiscal year and is studying the feasibility of adding a splash pad playable water feature with Measure G funds.

The takeaway

Napa's strategic use of Measure G funds has allowed the city to quickly address long-standing infrastructure needs and invest in community facilities, demonstrating to residents the value of the tax increase and the city's commitment to improving quality of life despite broader economic challenges facing many municipalities.