Desert Recreation District has prepared a Measure P Analysis to provide the community with additional information about the District’s current financial position, long-term funding needs, and the parcel tax measure appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The analysis includes an overview of the FY 2026-27 proposed budget, assessment district funding, General Fund reserves, operating costs, and a multi-year financial forecast. 

The report outlines financial challenges facing DRD, including an ongoing structural deficit, rising costs to maintain parks, facilities and programs, and the repair and improvement needs of aging facilities. It also examines current funding arrangements and potential policy considerations related to service agreements, capital and deferred maintenance, reserves, organizational structure, programs and services, and revenue. 

The analysis also provides details about Measure P, including the proposed rate of $0.05 per building square foot, exemptions, examples of annual costs for different building sizes, and the purposes identified for Measure P funding.

The presentation is intended to provide residents with additional information about the District’s finances and the considerations surrounding Measure P.   View the complete Measure P Analysis below to learn more.

MEASURE P ANALYSIS