The Town of Apple Valley’s Measure P Oversight Committee met for the first time after being formed this year.
The meeting on May 6 was led by committee members appointed to ensure transparency and accountability in how the town spends Measure P revenue.
In November 2024, Apple Valley voters took to the polls to pass the ballot measure that created a 1% sales tax in town, bringing the overall rate to 8.75% beginning April 1, with funds received in July.
“This committee reflects the voice of our residents,” Mayor Scott Nassif said. “Measure P was passed because our community wanted to invest in local priorities like public safety, roads, and essential services. These committee members will help ensure those funds are spent responsibly and in alignment with what voters intended.”
Measure P Oversight Committee
The oversight committee is composed of:
Boosting law enforcement staffing
During the meeting, committee members took their oaths of office, selected a chair and vice-chair, and received a presentation of the town’s general fund and projected Measure P revenues.
One of the key items discussed was a recommendation to enhance law enforcement staffing through an adjustment to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s contract, presented by Apple Valley Police Capt. Tim Visosky.
“The recommendation we presented is focused on improving response times, increasing patrol coverage, and ultimately making Apple Valley safer,” Capt. Visosky said. “Measure P gives us the opportunity to enhance our services in a meaningful way, and this proposal is a step in that direction.”
The proposed additions include one sergeant and eight deputies, whose roles include:
After reviewing the proposal, the committee voted to endorse the staffing recommendation and will forward its recommendation to the Town Council for consideration.
The meeting also included a Brown Act overview to help committee members understand their responsibilities under state transparency laws.
The Oversight Committee will regularly review how funds are allocated and report back to the community.
To learn more about Measure P and future meeting updates, visit applevalley.org.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Apple Valley’s Measure P Oversight Committee meets for first time
Reporting by Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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