The Measure J Commission consists of nine (9) members, plus two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council. The Commission typically meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The Commission was created to review and make recommendations to the City Council on the use of funds generated by the implementation of Measure "J," 1% transactions, sales, and use tax. The Finance Department provides staff support, (760) 323-8229 ext. 8376.

                 Please note that the Measure J Oversight Commission is now meeting in-person at                                                                Palm Springs City Hall (Large Conference Room)                                                                                       3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262                                               

 Below please find instructions on how to participate in meetings.

Register to speak at the next Measure J Commission meeting:

To view, listen, or participate in the meeting live, please contact the Measure J Commission Secretary, Melissa Sanchez at melissa.sanchez@palmspringsca.gov, or the following telephone number (760) 323-8299, extension 8376, to register for the Zoom meeting. There will be an email with Zoom credentials sent after registration is complete, in order to access the meeting and offer public comment. Any person who wishes to provide public testimony for an item on the agenda is requested to file a speaker card before the Public Testimony portion of the meeting.

Submitting Public Comments:

You may submit your public comment to the Measure J Oversight Commission electronically.  Material may be emailed to melissa.sanchez@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting will help ensure that your correspondence is fully considered. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the commission and retained for the official record.

You may view Measure J Oversight Commission meeting videos on YouTube.

Commission Members:

1. Linda Futterer (Term expires June 30, 2025)
2. Andrea Davis (Vice Chair) (Term expires June 30, 2026)
3. Lauren Wolfer (Term expires June 30, 2026)
4. La Toya Thigpen (Term expires June 30, 2026)
5. Peter W. Sipkins (Chair) (Term expires June 30, 2026)
6. Shara L. Cabreros (Term expires June 30, 2026)
   
7. Clifford Hopkins (Term expires June 30, 2027)
8. Janice Shon (Term expires June 30, 2027)
9. Larry Isaak (Term expires June 30, 2027)
10. Jack Newby, Alternate (Term expires June 30, 2026) 
11. Jason Kravetz, Alternate (Term expires June 30, 2027)

Staff Liaison:

Kristopher J. Mooney, Director of Finance & Treasurer, kristopher.mooney@palmspringsca.gov,

 (760) 322-8324

Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters:

Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.

A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necisita la asistencia de un intérprete en Español o en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.

Agenda E-Notifications

You can receive email notification of upcoming meetings and other events by subscribing to the City of Palm Springs e-notification service.

To subscribe, please click here.

Archival Documents:

Previous Meetings and Agenda Packets: LaserFiche Portal

Agendas: 

All previous and current Agendas: LaserFiche Portal

Minutes: 

All previous and current Minutes: LaserFiche Portal

Measure J Commission Meeting Agendas - 2023

Measure J Commission Meeting Agendas - 2022