Francis De Leon Sanchez - Bell Gardens City Council

Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

This is a reminder to make a plan and vote by June 2. You can mail in your ballot, drop it off at an official ballot drop box, or vote in person.

Every election is an opportunity to be heard and to help shape the future of our community. Please take a few minutes, cast your vote, and remind your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. 🗳️

La participación de nuestra comunidad importa. Al pasar a entregar mi boleta, tuve el gusto de encontrarme con el Señor Romero, quien también quiso recordarles a todos la importancia de votar.

Gracias, Señor Romero, por siempre motivar a nuestra comunidad a participar y hacer escuchar su voz. 🗳️

Recuerden: voten antes del 2 de junio. Pueden enviar su boleta por correo, entregarla en un buzón electoral o votar en persona.

Measure BG is the responsible, local solution to protect Bell Gardens before cuts become unavoidable. It increases the City’s existing transactions and use tax from 3/4% to 1% and is expected to generate about $1.2 million each year.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps keep police patrols visible in our neighborhoods and maintain fast emergency response when seconds matter.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect programs that keep our kids safe, engaged, and supported after school and during the summer.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect senior services so our elders are cared for, and not left behind.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps keep the Community Family Service Center available for families who need support and resources.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps fix and improve our streets.
✅A YES vote on Measure BG helps protect the everyday City services that keep Bell Gardens safe, clean, healthy, and working.
Measure BG does not raise property taxes and does not tax income. It applies only to taxable purchases. Does not apply to grocery store food or pharmacy purchases.
If you’re frustrated or skeptical, we understand. This is your moment to protect what matters most: safety, stability, and a City that shows up for its people.
Signed by the Bell Gardens City Council

To help residents make an informed decision before Election Day, the City of Bell Gardens will be hosting a Community Budget Workshop on May 27th at Ross Hall at 6:00pm. This workshop will provide an opportunity to better understand the City’s budget, and what Measure BG could mean for the future of our community.

‼️Disclaimer: This informational video was not prepared or disseminated at the expense of the City of Bell Gardens.

As Bell Gardens prepares for the June 2nd ballot, many residents have questions about Measure BG and why it’s being proposed.

Measure BG comes at a time when Bell Gardens is facing financial pressure tied to potential impacts on revenues generated by Parkwest Bicycle Casino following proposed actions and regulatory changes from the California Attorney General’s Office. These revenues help support essential city services, programs, and operations throughout the community.

To help residents make an informed decision before Election Day, the City of Bell Gardens will be hosting a Community Budget Workshop on May 27th at Ross Hall at 6:00pm. This workshop will provide an opportunity to better understand the City’s budget, and what Measure BG could mean for the future of our community.

We encourage all residents to stay informed, ask questions, and participate in the conversation.

Disclaimer: This informational video was not prepared or disseminated at the expense of the City of Bell Gardens.

Yesterday, I spoke at a press conference regarding the potential local impacts of the State’s finalized cardroom regulations on cities like Bell Gardens.

For Bell Gardens, this issue is directly connected to jobs, local revenue, and essential city services. Parkwest Bicycle Casino is a major source of General Fund revenue, and a significant reduction in that revenue could impact services residents depend on, including public safety, senior services, youth programs, public works, and community programs.

The City has taken several steps in response to these fiscal concerns, including declaring a fiscal emergency, joining other California cities in legal action, and placing Measure BG on the June 2, 2026 ballot.

Measure BG asks Bell Gardens voters whether the City’s transactions and use tax should increase by a quarter cent. If approved by voters, it is projected to generate approximately $1.2 million annually for the City’s General Fund.

My goal is to keep our community informed about the challenges facing our city, the potential impacts on local services, and the decisions before Bell Gardens voters.

For more information on Measure BG, please visit: www.bellgardens.org/MeasureBG