Local Government

Public agencies of all kinds come to TRAMUTOLA to help prepare for and pass tax measures. As a result, our work has improved libraries, museums, and zoos, maintained and expanded police and fire services, upgraded public infrastructure and improved traffic and mass transit systems.

Working with large and small communities, in rural and urban environments, we have passed almost 200 tax measures that have generated more than $20 billion in community improvements.




TRAMUTOLA has expertise in a wide variety of tax elections including:

  • General Obligation Bonds
  • Parcel Taxes
  • Sales Taxes
  • Utility Taxes
  • Hotel and Occupancy Tax
  • Special Assessment Districts

Planning to win
Before placing your measure on a ballot the TRAMUTOLA team will help you determine the answers to some of the tough questions you will be facing:

  • Are voters aware of your needs?
  • What are voters willing to support?
  • How do you craft a winning measure?
  • When is the best time to place a measure on the ballot?

Building Community Awareness
The TRAMUTOLA process is successful because it blends an effective and proven system with knowledge about your district and your community in order to develop grassroots support. We'll assess public opinion and evaluate your public communications efforts. We will make recommendations on how to implement a communication strategy to make sure the community understands your needs.

Preparing for the Ballot
TRAMUTOLA will make recommendations on every detail of the election from optimal timing and appropriate tax rate to ballot language.


And when it’s time to move into the final crucial months leading up to Election Day, TRAMUTOLA’s Political Strategy services are available to guide you. TRAMUTOLA also provides services in Grassroots Mobilization, Public Opinion Polling and Campaign Mail and Media.