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2025
November 4
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A "yes" vote supports levying a parcel tax at a rate of $0.05 per sq. ft. of improved property for 12 years to fund health care services. |
A "no" vote opposes levying a parcel tax at a rate of $0.05 per sq. ft. of improved property for 12 years to fund health care services. |
April 15
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• Oakland, California, Measure A, Sales Tax Measure (April 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported enacting a 0.5% sales and use tax for 10 years to provide general government funding. |
A "no" vote opposed enacting a 0.5% sales and use tax for 10 years to provide general government funding. |
2024
March 5
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• Alameda County, California, Measure A, Civil Service Charter Amendment (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported changing the notification period of each civil service examination from 25 days to 14 days. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the notification period of each civil service examination from 25 days to 14 days. |
• Alameda County, California, Measure B, Recall of Officers Charter Amendment (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Alameda County county charter to use provisions of California state law regarding the recall of elective and appointive county officers rather than using Alameda County charter recall procedures. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Alameda County county charter to use provisions of California state law regarding the recall of elective and appointive county officers rather than using Alameda County charter recall procedures. |
• Alameda Unified School District, California, Measure E, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for nine years an annual parcel tax of $0.585/building area square foot capped at $15,998/parcel, and $598/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $24 million per year. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for nine years an annual parcel tax of $0.585/building area square foot capped at $15,998/parcel, and $598/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $24 million per year. |
• Albany Unified School District, California, Measure G, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing an existing parcel tax of $0.55/building square foot and $25/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $4.8 million annually, until ended by voters. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an existing parcel tax of $0.55/building square foot and $25/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $4.8 million annually, until ended by voters. |
• Berkeley Unified School District, California, Measure H, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing for eight years an existing parcel tax of $0.54/building square foot or $25/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $44 million annually. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing for eight years an existing parcel tax of $0.54/building square foot or $25/unimproved parcel, thereby generating an estimated $44 million annually. |
• Hayward Unified School District, California, Measure I, Bond Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $550 million in bonds and requiring a levy of approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $550 million in bonds and requiring a levy of approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Oakland, California, Measure D, Appropriations Limit Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported increasing the appropriations limit to allow the city to expend revenues from taxes previously approved by voters. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the appropriations limit to allow the city to expend revenues from taxes previously approved by voters. |
• Piedmont, California, Measure F, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing for 12 years an annual parcel tax of $743 and $1,254 per single family residential parcel, $1,254 or $1,882 per commercial parcel, or $515 per multi-family dwelling unit, thereby generating an average of $3.27 million annually. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing for 12 years an annual parcel tax of $743 and $1,254 per single family residential parcel, $1,254 or $1,882 per commercial parcel, or $515 per multi-family dwelling unit, thereby generating an average of $3.27 million annually. |
• San Leandro Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (March 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $174 million in bonds and requiring a levy of approximately $37.28 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $174 million in bonds and requiring a levy of approximately $37.28 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
2022
November 8
- See also: California 2022 local ballot measures
• Alameda, California, Measure E, Local Salaries Charter Amendment Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to increase the salaries of councilmembers to $1,200/year and the salaries of the mayor to $3,600/year and to limit the salaries of councilmembers and mayor to 30% of the average salary in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to increase the salaries of councilmembers to $1,200/year and the salaries of the mayor to $3,600/year and to limit the salaries of councilmembers and mayor to 30% of the average salary in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area. |
• Alameda, California, Measure F, Hotel Tax Increase Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported increasing the hotel tax from 10% to 14% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed increasing the hotel tax from 10% to 14% with revenue dedicated to general services. |
• Alameda County, California, Measure D, Floor Area Ratio Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported allowing a maximum floor area ratio of .025 for agricultural buildings in Large Parcel Agriculture areas and a maximum floor area ratio of .025 for covered equestrian riding arenas in Large Parcel Agriculture and Resource Management areas. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing a maximum floor area ratio of .025 for agricultural buildings in Large Parcel Agriculture areas and a maximum floor area ratio of .025 for covered equestrian riding arenas in Large Parcel Agriculture and Resource Management areas. |
• Albany, California, Measure K, Emergency Services Tax (Measure 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported repealing two current special emergency services taxes and adopting an Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Special Tax of $0.074 per square foot of land. |
A “no” vote opposed repealing two current special emergency services taxes and adopting an Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Special Tax of $0.074 per square foot of land. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure L, Housing and Infrastructure Bond Measure (November 2022): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city of Berkeley to issue $650,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund housing and infrastructure and requiring an estimated property tax levy of approximately $40.91 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city of Berkeley to issue $650,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund housing and infrastructure and requiring an estimated property tax levy of approximately $40.91 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure M, Vacant Residential Property Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported establishing a tax of $3,000 on residential properties that are vacant for more than182 days of a year for the first year, then increasing the tax to $6,000 for each subsequent year, and then increasing to $12,000 for each subsequent year. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing a tax of $3,000 on residential properties that are vacant for more than182 days of a year for the first year, then increasing the tax to $6,000 for each subsequent year, and then increasing to $12,000 for each subsequent year. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure N, Low-Rent Housing Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported allowing any federal, state, or local public entity to establish 3,000 units of low-rent housing. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing any federal, state, or local public entity to establish 3,000 units of low-rent housing. |
• Emeryville, California, Measure O, Real Property Transfer Tax Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported increasing the real property transfer tax to $15/$1,000 for property sales between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 and to $25/$1,000 for property sales above $2,000,000 with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed increasing the real property transfer tax to $15/$1,000 for property sales between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 and to $25/$1,000 for property sales above $2,000,000 with revenue dedicated to general services. |
• Livermore, California, Measure P, Sewer System Usage Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported extending sewer services to permitted uses within the South Livermore Valley Area Plan Planning Area. |
A “no” vote opposed extending sewer services to permitted uses within the South Livermore Valley Area Plan Planning Area. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District to issue $450,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District to issue $450,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Oakland, California, Measure Q, Low-Rent Residential Units Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported allowing Oakland to establish 13,000 low-rent residential units. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing Oakland to establish 13,000 low-rent residential units. |
• Oakland, California, Measure R, Removal of Gender-Specific Language Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to remove gender-specific language. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to remove gender-specific language. |
• Oakland, California, Measure S, Noncitizen Residents Voting Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported allowing noncitizen residents who are parents, legal guardians, or legal caregivers of a public school student to vote for school board directors. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing noncitizen residents who are parents, legal guardians, or legal caregivers of a public school student to vote for school board directors. |
• Oakland, California, Measure T, Progressive Business Tax Rates Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported creating a progressive tax rate structure for business taxes. |
A “no” vote opposed creating a progressive tax rate structure for business taxes. |
• Oakland, California, Measure U, Public Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the city of Oakland to issue $850,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund public facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the city of Oakland to issue $850,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund public facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $71 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Oakland, California, Measure V, "Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance" Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the "Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance" to prohibit no-fault evictions for children and educators during the school year, extend eviction protections, and clarify other amendments. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the "Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance" to prohibit no-fault evictions for children and educators during the school year, extend eviction protections, and clarify other amendments. |
• Oakland, California, Measure W, Election Campaign Funding Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported creating a publican campaign finance program called Democracy Dollars in which eligible residents would be provided $25 vouchers from the city to donate to participating candidates. |
A “no” vote opposed creating a publican campaign finance program called Democracy Dollars in which eligible residents would be provided $25 vouchers from the city to donate to participating candidates. |
• Oakland, California, Measure X, Charter Amendments Measure (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported changing the city charter to establish term limits for councilmembers, requiring two hearings before allowing the council to place measures on the ballot, counting absent councilmembers as "no" votes when determining if the mayor can break a tie, giving the Public Ethics Commission discretion for establishing councilmembers' salaries, allowing the Public Ethics Commission to set the salaries of the city attorney and auditor, and detailing the duties of the auditor. |
A “no” vote opposed changing the city charter to establish term limits for councilmembers, requiring two hearings before allowing the council to place measures on the ballot, counting absent councilmembers as "no" votes when determining if the mayor can break a tie, giving the Public Ethics Commission discretion for establishing councilmembers' salaries, allowing the Public Ethics Commission to set the salaries of the city attorney and auditor, and detailing the duties of the auditor. |
• Oakland, California, Measure Y, Zoo Parcel Tax (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $68 per parcel for 20 years for zoo upkeep. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $68 per parcel for 20 years for zoo upkeep. |
A “yes” vote supported renewing an annual parcel tax of $120 per parcel for 14 years for school maintenance. |
A “no” vote opposed renewing an annual parcel tax of $120 per parcel for 14 years for school maintenance. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Pleasanton Unified School District to issue $395,000,000 in bonds [with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Pleasanton Unified School District to issue $395,000,000 in bonds [with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $49 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Sunol Glen Unified School District to issue $10,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $52 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Sunol Glen Unified School District to issue $10,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school improvements and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $52 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Union City, California, Measure Z, General Services Sales Tax (November 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported renewing a sales tax of 0.5% for 9 years with revenue dedicated to general services. |
A “no” vote opposed renewing a sales tax of 0.5% for 9 years with revenue dedicated to general services. |
May 3
- See also: California 2022 local ballot measures
• Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Measure A, Parcel Tax Measure (May 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to extend a $138.00-per-year parcel tax for seven years from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2029. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to extend a $138.00-per-year parcel tax for seven additional years, thus causing the parcel tax to expire on July 1, 2022. |
2020
November 3
• Alameda, California, Measure AA, City Governance Charter Amendments (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to clarify functions and duties of the city council and city manager, authorize the city attorney to prosecute misdemeanors, update language to be gender-neutral, and remove sections that declare a city office vacant if an official has been absent for more than 30 days, require that city board members must be appointed between May 1 and July 1, relate to travel expenses, and dictate hours of operation for city offices. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to clarify functions and duties of the city council and city manager, authorize the city attorney to prosecute misdemeanors, update language to be gender-neutral, and remove sections that declare a city office vacant if an official has been absent for more than 30 days, require that city board members must be appointed between May 1 and July 1, relate to travel expenses, and dictate hours of operation for city offices. |
• Alameda, California, Measure Z, Multi-family Housing Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to repeal Article 26 which prohibits the construction of multi-family housing and limits density to one housing unit per 2,000 square feet of land. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter, which would keep Article 26 in effect to prohibit the construction of multi-family housing and limit density to one housing unit per 2,000 square feet of land. |
• Alameda County, California, Measure V, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an extension of a 6.5% sales tax until June 30, 2033 to be collected in unincorporated areas including Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Sunol, and generating an estimated $12 million per year for county services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an extension of a 6.5% sales tax until June 30, 2033 to be collected in unincorporated areas including Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Sunol, and allows the current tax to expire on June 30, 2021. |
• Alameda County, California, Measure W, Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years generating an estimated $150 million per year for county services including housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Alameda from 9.25% to 9.75%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years generating an estimated $150 million per year for county services including housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Alameda at 9.25%. |
• Alameda County Fire Department, California, Measure X, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Alameda County Fire Department to issue up to $90 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund fire station repairs to maintain services and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $15.70 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Alameda County Fire Department to issue up to $90 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund fire station repairs to maintain services and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $15.70 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Albany, California, Measure BB, Ranked-Choice Voting Measure (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the use of ranked choice voting for city elections for members of the city council and the board of education. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the use of ranked choice voting for city elections for members of the city council and the board of education, thereby continuing the use of the plurality voting system. |
• Albany, California, Measure CC, Property Transfer Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $11.50 to $15 per $1,000 purchased, generating an estimated $392,000 per year for general services including emergency response, environmental programs, community services and local businesses. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $11.50 to $15 per $1,000 purchased, generating an estimated $392,000 per year for general services including emergency response, environmental programs, community services and local businesses. |
• Albany, California, Measure DD, Utility Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the utility users tax from 7% to 9.5% and application of a 7.5% tax on water service, generating an estimated $675,000 per year for general services including disaster preparedness, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, emergency response and environmental services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the utility users tax from 7% to 9.5% and application of a 7.5% tax on water service, generating an estimated $675,000 per year for general services including disaster preparedness, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, emergency response and environmental services. |
• Albany, California, Measure EE, Emergency Services Parcel Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $68 per residential unit to replace an existing parcel tax, thereby generating an additional estimated $359,600 per year for paramedic, life support, fire engine and ambulance services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $68 per residential unit for paramedic, life support, fire engine and ambulance services, thereby allowing the current parcel tax of $23.66 per residential unit to continue. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure FF, Emergency Response and Preparedness Parcel Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $0.1047 per square foot per parcel, thereby generating an estimated $8.5 million per year for fire services, emergency response, 9-1-1 communication, hazard mitigation and wildfire prevention. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $0.1047 per square foot per parcel. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure GG, Transportation Sales Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a tax on Transportation Network Company trips of $0.50 per private trip and $0.25 per pooled trip for 20 years, generating an estimated $910,000 per year for general services. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a tax on Transportation Network Company trips of $0.50 per private trip and $0.25 per pooled trip for 20 years. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure HH, Utility Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the utility users tax from 7.5% to 10% on electricity and gas and a 2.5% increase to the gas users tax, generating an estimated $2.4 million per year for municipal services including reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the utility users tax from 7.5% to 10% on electricity and gas and a 2.5% increase to the gas users tax. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure II, Police Accountability Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish a police accountability board and director to provide oversight of local law enforcement, access records, investigate complaints from the public and recommend disciplinary action. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish a police accountability board and director to provide oversight of local law enforcement, access records, investigate complaints from the public and recommend disciplinary action. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure JJ, City Council Salaries Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to establish the mayor's salary as Alameda County's median three-person household income and city council members' salaries as 63% of the mayor's salary. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to establish the mayor's salary as Alameda County's median three-person household income and city council members' salaries as 63% of the mayor's salary. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure KK, Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to eliminate residency requirements for the fire department, change eligibility requirements for the redistricting commission, remove gender-specific language and update authorities of the city attorney. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to eliminate residency requirements for the fire department, change eligibility requirements for the redistricting commission, remove gender-specific language and update authorities of the city attorney. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure LL, Appropriations Limit (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the city's appropriations limit until 2024. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the city's appropriations limit until 2024. |
• Berkeley, California, Measure MM, Rent Stabilization Ordinance (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported prohibiting evictions during state or local emergencies, authorizing the rent stabilization board to set fees for partially exempt units and limiting the accessory dwelling unit exemption. |
A “no” vote opposed prohibiting evictions during state or local emergencies, authorizing the rent stabilization board to set fees for partially exempt units and limiting the accessory dwelling unit exemption. |
• Hayward, California, Measure NN, Hotel Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase from 8.5% to a maximum of 14% generating an estimated $3 million per year for city services including street repair, emergency response, disaster preparedness, library services and after-school programs. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase from 8.5% to a maximum of 14%. |
• Hayward, California, Measure OO, Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported amending the city charter to remove requirements for serving on advisory commissions such as being a qualified elector or registered voter and remove gender-specific titles. |
A “no” vote opposed amending the city charter to remove requirements for serving on advisory commissions such as being a qualified elector or registered voter and remove gender-specific titles. |
• Newark, California, Measure PP, Utility Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an extension to the 3.25% utility users tax for nine years, generating an estimated $2.75 million per year for city services including emergency response, public safety, street repair, parks, law enforcement and crime and gang prevention. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an extension to the 3.25% utility users tax for nine years, thereby allowing the tax to expire on December 31, 2020. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow the city council to pass an ordinance to allow 16-year-olds to vote for the office of the school board director. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the city council to pass an ordinance to allow 16-year-olds to vote for the office of the school board director. |
• Oakland, California, Measure RR, Remove Limits on Fines Charter Amendment (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the limit fo $1,000 for city ordinance or code violations. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure amending the city charter to remove the limit fo $1,000 for city ordinance or code violations. |
A "yes" vote supported changing the powers, duties, and staffing of the Oakland Police Commission and the Community Police Review Agency and creating the Office of the Inspector General to review the policies of the police commission and review agency. |
A "no" vote opposed changing the powers, duties, and staffing of the Oakland Police Commission and the Community Police Review Agency and creating the Office of the Inspector General to review the policies of the police commission and review agency. |
• Oakland Unified School District, California, Measure Y, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $735 million in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $735 million in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• Piedmont, California, Measure TT, Property Transfer Tax (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $13 to $17.50 per $1,000 of the price, generating an estimated $948,462 per year for city services including maintenance of law enforcement and fire facilities, parks, recreation facilities and infrastructure. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $13 to $17.50 per $1,000 of the price. |
• Piedmont, California, Measure UU, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing Piedmont to issue up to $19.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to the Piedmont Community Pool including new facilities and restrooms, energy and water conservation, and community access and safety and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $26.20 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing Piedmont to issue up to $19.5 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to the Piedmont Community Pool including new facilities and restrooms, energy and water conservation, and community access and safety and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $26.20 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
• San Leandro, California, Measure VV, Property Transfer Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $6 to $11 per $1,000 of the price, generating an estimated $4 million per year for city services including street repair, COVID-19 economic recovery, emergency response and youth violence prevention programs. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an increase to the property transfer tax from $6 to $11 per $1,000 of the price. |
• Union City, California, Measure WW, Utility Tax (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing a 5% utility users tax for eight years on gas, electricity, video and telecommunications generating an estimated $6.1 million per year for essential services including senior support, COVID-19 recovery, emergency response, street repair, fire services, disaster preparedness and youth violence and drug prevention programs. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing a 5% utility users tax for eight years on gas, electricity, video and telecommunications. |
• Washington Township Healthcare District, California, Measure XX, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Washington Township Healthcare District to issue up to $425 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund hospital improvements to earthquake safety, accessibility, operating rooms, intensive care for infants and patient facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $9.98 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Washington Township Healthcare District to issue up to $425 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund hospital improvements to earthquake safety, accessibility, operating rooms, intensive care for infants and patient facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $9.98 per $100,000 in assessed value. |
March 3
- Emeryville, California, Measure F, Sales Tax for Police, Fire, and Child Care (March 2020)
- Livermore, California, Measure P, Downtown Hotel Agreement (March 2020)
- Oakland, California, Measure Q, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Oakland, California, Measure R, Official City Newspaper (March 2020)
- Oakland, California, Measure S, Appropriations Ordinance (March 2020)
- Piedmont, California, Measure T, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Union City, California, Measure U, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Castro Valley Unified School District, California, Measure I, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Emery Valley Unified School District, California, Measure K, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Fremont Unified School District, California, Measure L, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Pleasanton Unified School District, California, Measure M, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- San Leandro Unified School District, California, Measure N, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Sunol Glen Unified School District, California, Measure O, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Dublin Unified School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (March 2020)
- Alameda County, California, Measure C, Early Childhood Healthcare and Education Ordinance (March 2020)
- Alameda Unified School District, California, Measure A, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
- Berkeley Unified School District, California, Measure H, Parcel Tax (March 2020)
2019
November 5
• Measure H: Piedmont Unified School District Special Parcel Tax
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of enacting an annual special parcel tax of $0.25 per square foot of building improvements through June 30, 2028. |
| A no vote was a vote against enacting an annual special parcel tax. |
• Measure G: Piedmont Unified School District Parcel Tax Extension
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of extending the district's parcel tax through June 30, 2028. |
| A no vote was a vote against extending the district's parcel tax, thereby ending the tax on June 30, 2021. |
April 9
• Measure A: Alameda McKay Avenue Parcel Wellness Center Development
• Measure B: Alameda McKay Avenue Parcel Open Space Designation Initiative
2018
November 6
A total of 28 measures were on the ballot in Alameda County on November 6, 2018.
• Measure E: Peralta Community College District Parcel Tax Renewal
• Measure F: Alameda Sales Tax Measure
• Measure G: Peralta Community College District Bond Issue
• Measure H: Hayward Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure I: San Leandro Unified School District Parcel Tax
• Measure J: San Lorenzo Unified School District Parcel Tax
• Measure K: Alameda Rent Control Charter Amendment
• Measure L: Albany Sales Tax Renewal
• Measure M: Albany Parks and Open Space Parcel Tax
• Measure N: Albany Change Office of Treasurer to Appointed Charter Amendment
• Measure O: Berkeley Housing Bonds
• Measure P: Berkeley Real Property Transfer Tax Increase
• Measure Q: Berkeley Rent Control Ordinance Amendments
• Measure R: Berkeley Vision 2050 Advisory Measure
• Measure S: Emeryville Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure T: Hayward Real Property Transfer Tax Increase
• Measure U: Livermore Healthcare Cost Limitations
• Measure V: Oakland Marijuana Business Tax Amendments
• Measure W: Oakland Vacant Property Tax
• Measure X: Oakland Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax
• Measure Y: Oakland Eviction Limitations Amendments
• Measure Z: Oakland Hotel Employee Minimum Wage Charter Amendment
• Measure AA: Oakland Education Parcel Tax Charter Amendment
• Measure BB: Piedmont City Charter Amendments
• Measure CC: Piedmont Official Duties and Procedures Charter Amendment
• Measure DD: Union City Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure EE: Union City Real Property Transfer Tax and Charter City
June 5
A total of five measures appeared on the ballot in Alameda County on June 5, 2018. Two of those measures, Measure A and Regional Measure 3, were voted on by the entire county. San Lorenzo Unified School District, Emeryville, and Oakland each saw an additional measure on the ballot.
• Measure A: Alameda County Sales Tax for Childcare and Early Education
• Measure B: San Lorenzo Unified School District Bonds for School Improvements
• Measure C: Emeryville Bonds for Housing and Homelessness Services
• Measure D: Oakland Parcel Tax for Library Services
• Regional Measure 3: Bay Area "Traffic Relief Plan" Bridge Toll Increase
2017
August 29
• Measure B: San Leandro Unified School District Parcel Tax
May 2
• Measure A: Hayward Unified School District Parcel Tax
2016
November 8
• Measure RR: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
• Measure A1: Alameda County Affordable Housing Bond Issue
• Measure B1: Alameda Unified School District Parcel Tax Renewal
• Measure E1: Berkeley Unified School District Parcel Tax Measure
• Measure G1: Oakland Unified School District Parcel Tax Measure
• Measure H1: Piedmont Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure I1: Pleasanton Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure J1: San Leandro Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C1: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District 1 Parcel Tax Extension Measure
• Measure F1: Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Bond Issue
• Measure K1: Alameda Annual Transfer and Utility Users Tax Charter Amendment
• Measure L1: Alameda Rent Stabilization Ordinance Adoption
• Measure M1: Alameda Rent Control City Charter Amendment
• Measure N1: Albany Measure D Parking Requirement Amendment
• Measure O1: Albany Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax
• Measure P1: Albany Infrastructure Parcel Tax
• Measure Q1: Albany Vacancies and City Governance Charter Amendment
• Measure R1: Albany Civil Service Board Charter Amendment
• Measure S1: Albany Education Board Term Limit Removal Charter Amendment
• Measure T1: Berkeley Bond Issue
• Measure U1: Berkeley Business License Tax
• Measure V1: Berkeley City Appropriation Limit Increase
• Measure W1: Berkeley City Council Redistricting Charter Amendment
• Measure X1: Berkeley Funding for Public Campaign Finance Program
• Measure Y1: Berkeley School Director Election Youth Voting
• Measure Z1: Berkeley Additional Low-Rent Housing Allowance
• Measure AA: Berkeley Owner Move-In Eviction Changes
• Measure BB: Berkeley $15 Minimum Wage Increase
• Measure CC: Berkeley $16.37 Minimum Wage Increase
• Measure DD: Berkeley Business License Tax Increase
• Measure EE: Hayward Marijuana Tax
• Measure FF: Livermore Golf Course Open Space
• Measure GG: Newark Sales Tax
• Measure HH: Oakland Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax
• Measure II: Oakland Maximum Lease Term Increase
• Measure JJ: Oakland Just-Cause Eviction Requirements and Rent Increase Approval
• Measure KK: Oakland Bond Issue
• Measure LL: Oakland Civilian Police Commission
• Measure MM: Pleasanton Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone Changes
• Measure NN: San Leandro Marijuana Business Tax
• Measure OO: San Leandro Parking and Business Tax
• Measure PP: San Leandro Hotel Tax Increase
• Measure QQ: Union City Public Safety Parcel Tax Extension
June 7
• Measure K: Pleasanton Lund Ranch Development Project Referendum
• Measure E: Albany Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure H: Dublin Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure C: Hayward Charter Amendment to Move City General Elections to November
• Measure B: Albany Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure G: Castro Valley Unified School District Bond Issue
• Measure D: Hayward Utility Tax Renewal
• Measure F: Piedmont Parcel Tax
• Measure I: Fremont Unified School District Parcel Tax
2014
November 4
Measure BB: Alameda County Transportation Commission Sales Tax
Measure D: City of Berkeley Sugary Beverages and Soda Tax Question
Measure F: City of Berkeley Special Parks Parcel Tax
Measure O: City of Berkeley Elections Code Charter Amendment
Measure P: City of Berkeley Citizens United Advisory Referendum: "Corporations are not People, Money is not Speech"
Measure Q: City of Berkeley Right to Request Part Time Work Advisory Question
Measure R: City of Berkeley Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Measure S: City of Berkeley Redistricting Map Referendum
Measure T: City of Dublin Annexation of Doolan Canyon
Measure U: City of Emeryville Charter Adoption
Measure V: City of Emeryville Real Property Transfer Tax
Measure W: City of Livermore Limitations for the Salaries of Elected Officials
Measure X: City of Livermore Council's Public Health Benefits
Measure Y: City of Newark Utility Tax Extension and Reduction
Measure GG: City of Piedmont Elections Charter Amendment
Measure JJ: Union City Sales Tax Extension
Measure KK: Union City Flatlands Development Initiative
Measure Z: City of Oakland Police Services Parcel Tax and Parking Tax
Measure FF: City of Oakland Minimum Wage Increase Initiative
Measure CC: City of Oakland Ethics Commission Authority Increase Charter Amendment
Measure DD: City of Oakland and Oakland Unified School District Redistricting Commission
Measure EE: City of Oakland Municipal Retirement System Termination
Measure LL: Albany Unified School District Parcel Tax Question
Measure I: Alameda Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure K: Emery Unified School District Parcel Tax Renewal
Measure L: Hayward Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure M: New Haven Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure N: Oakland Unified School District Parcel Tax
City of Alameda "Crab Cove Open Space Expansion Initiative" Zoning Amendment (November 2014)
June 3
Measure AA: Alameda County Healthcare Services Sales Tax
Measure C: City of Hayward Sales Tax
Measure E: Fremont Unified School District Bond Issue
Measure G: Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Parcel Tax (also in Contra Costa County)
Measure H: Piedmont Unified School District Bond Issue
May 6
Measure B: Dublin Unified School District Parcel Tax Renewal
February 4
Measure A: City of Piedmont Pension Debt Refinance Bonds
2013
March 5
Measure A: Piedmont Unified School District parcel tax
2012
November 6
Measure A1: Oakland Zoo Parcel Tax
Measure B1: Alameda County Sales Tax Increase
Measure D: City of Alameda Sale or Disposal of City Parks
Measure F: City of Albany Sales Tax Increase
Measure I: Chabot Las Positas Community College District parcel tax (also on ballot in Contra Costa County}
Measure J: Oakland Unified School District bond proposition
Measure K: Ohlone Community College District Method of Electing Board Members
Measure L: San Leandro Unified School District parcel tax
Measure M: Berkeley Streets and Watershed bond proposition
Measure N: Berkeley Pools bond proposition
Measure O: Berkeley Pools parcel tax
Measure P: Berkeley Gann Limit Increase
Measure Q: Berkeley Utility Users Tax
Measure R: Berkeley Redistricting Charter Amendment
Measure S: Berkeley Sit-Lie Ordinance
Measure T: Zoning for the West Berkeley Plan
Measure U: Berkeley Sunshine Ordinance
Measure V: Berkeley FACTS Initiative
Measure W: Livermore City Council Election Dates
Measure X: Livermore City Council Election Dates (alternative)
Measure Y: City of Piedmont parcel tax
Measure Z: Washington Township Healthcare District bond proposition
June 5
Measure B: Peralta Community College District parcel tax
Measure C: Alameda (City of) Sales Tax Increase
Measure E: Dublin Unified School District bond proposition
Measure G: Hayward Unified School District parcel tax
Measure H: New Haven Unified School District parcel tax
February 7
Measure A: Piedmont Sewer Parcel Tax Surcharge
2011
November 15
- See also: November 15, 2011 ballot measures
Measure H: Oakland Appointed City Attorney
Measure I: Oakland parcel tax
Measure J: Oakland Actuarially Sound Deadline For Full Funding of the Police and Fire Retirement System
November 8
- See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures
Measure C: Emeryville Business Tax Increase
Measure D: Emeryville Increase in Maximum Business Tax
Measure F: Emeryville City Attorney Services by Contract
Measure G: Newark Unified School District bond proposition, Measure G
May 3
Measure B: New Haven Unified Schools parcel tax
Measure E: Pleasanton Unified Schools parcel tax
March 8
Measure A: Alameda Unified School District parcel tax
2010
November 2
- See also: November 2, 2010 election in California
Measure F: Alameda County Vehicle Registration Fee
Measure G: Ohlone Community College District bond proposition
Measure H: Berkeley Unified School District parcel tax
Measure I: Berkeley Unified School District bond proposition
Measure J: Emery Unified School District bond proposition
Measure K: Fremont Unified School District parcel tax
Measure L: Oakland Unified School District parcel tax
Measure M: San Leandro Sports Facilities School Bond
Measure N: Albany Appointed City Attorney
Measure O: Albany Utility Users Tax
Measure P: Albany parcel tax
Measure Q: City of Albany Tax on Marijuana Dispensaries
Measure R: Berkeley Climate Action and Downtown Revitalization
Measure S: Berkeley Tax on Medical and Recreational Marijuana
Measure T: Berkeley Medical Marijuana Ordinance Amendments
Measure U: Newark Utility Users Tax
Measure V: City of Oakland Tax on Marijuana
Measure W: City of Oakland Telephone Access Charge
Measure X: City of Oakland parcel tax
Measure Z: City of San Leandro Sales Tax Increase
Measure AA: Union City Sales Tax Increase
Measure BB: Oakland's Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
June 22
Measure E: Alameda Unified School District parcel tax
June 8
Measure A: Creation of the Lammersville Joint Unified School District (also on the ballot in parts of San Joaquin County)
Measure B: Byron Bethany Irrigation District Size of the Board of Directors (also on the ballot in parts of Contra Costa County)
Measure C: Berkeley Public Swimming Pools parcel tax
Measure D: Pleasanton Referendum on Oak Grove
February 2
Measure B: Alameda Point Revitalization (the "SunCal Initiative")
2009
November 3
Measure I: Albany Unified School District parcel tax
Measure J: Albany Unified School District parcel tax combination
Measure K: City of Emeryville Card Room Business License Tax
Measure L: City of Newark Utility Users Tax
July 21
Measure C: City of Oakland Hotel Tax
Measure D: City of Oakland Kids First! Funding
Measure F: City of Oakland Marijuana Tax
Measure H: City of Oakland Transfer Tax Clarification
June 2
Measure B: Piedmont Unified School District parcel tax
Measure E: Piedmont Unified School District parcel tax
Measure G: Pleasanton Unified School District parcel tax
May 19
Measure A: City of Hayward Utility Users Tax
2008
November 4
Measure L: Dublin Unified School District parcel tax
Measure M: Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Contra Costa County)
Measure N: Oakland Unified School District parcel tax
Measure O: San Lorenzo Unified School District bond proposition
Measure P: City of Alameda Real Estate Transfer Tax
Measure Q: City of Alameda Obsolete Language in City Charter
Measure R: City of Alameda Contracts Must be Written
Measure S: City of Alameda Emergency Contract Procedures
Measure T: City of Alameda Office Hours
Measure U: City of Alameda Auditor Must be a CPA
Measure V: City of Alameda Treasurer Requirements
Measure W: City of Alameda Jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Board
Measure X: City of Alameda Historical Advisory Board
Measure Y: City of Albany Elected Mayor
Measure Z: City of Albany Interim Terms of Commission Members
Measure AA: City of Albany Competitive Bid Requirements
Measure BB: City of Albany Compensation of City Council Members
Measure CC: City of Albany Scheduling of City Council Meetings
Measure DD: City of Albany Increase in Real Estate Transfer Tax
Measure EE: City of Albany Parcel Tax for Paramedics
Measure FF: City of Berkeley Libraries bond proposition
Measure GG: City of Berkeley parcel tax
Measure HH: City of Berkeley Appropriations Limit
Measure II: City of Berkeley Rules for Local Redistricting
Measure JJ: City of Berkeley Medical Marijuana Initiative
Measure KK: City of Berkeley Voter Approval of Bus-Only Lanes
Measure LL: City of Berkeley Landmarks Preservation Commission
Measure MM: City of Fremont Hotel Tax
Measure NN: City of Oakland Parcel Tax for Police
Measure OO: City of Oakland Kids First!
Measure PP: City of Pleasanton Growth Limits
Measure QQ: City of Pleasanton Growth Limits
Measure RR: City of San Leandro Utility Users Tax
Measure SS: City of San Leandro 911 Tax
Measure TT: City of San Leandro Parcel Tax for Police
Measure UU: City of Union City parcel tax
Measure VV: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District parcel tax (also on the ballot in parts of Contra Costa County)
Measure WW: East Bay Regional Park District bond proposition (also on the ballot in parts of Contra Costa County)
June 3
Measure F: Alameda County Unincorporated Areas Utility Users Tax
Measure H: Alameda Unified School District parcel tax
Measure I: Hayward Unified School District bond proposition
Measure J: City of Oakland Utility Users Tax
Measure K: City of Union City parcel tax
March 4
Measure C: City of Piedmont Schedule of City Elections
Measure D: City of Piedmont Parcel Tax
February 5
Measure A: Alameda County Children's Hospital parcel tax
Measure B: Alameda County "Children's Hospital Special Tax Initiative"
Measure E: Albany Unified School District bond proposition
Measure G: Oakland Unified School District parcel tax
2007
November 6
Measure A: City of Emeryville Utility Users Tax
2006
November 7
Measure A: Berkeley Unified School District parcel tax
Measure B: San Leandro Unified School District bonds
Measure C: City of Albany bonds
Measure D: City of Albany Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Advisory Vote
Measure E: Berkeley Rent Stabilization board vacancies
Measure F: Berkeley Waterfront Plan Amendment
Measure G: Berkeley Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Measure H: Berkeley Resolution to Impeach George W. Bush
Measure I: Berkeley Condominium Conversions Initiative
Measure J: Berkeley Landmark Preservation Ordinance
Measure K: City of Fremont Open Space Designations
Measure L: City of Fremont Utility Users Tax
Measure M: City of Oakland Police and Fire Retirement Board Investments
Measure N: City of Oakland Library Improvement Bonds
Measure O: City of Oakland Instant Runoff Voting
Measure P: City of Pleasanton Bernal Property Phase II Land Use Plan Initiative
Measure Q: Castro Valley Parks and Open Space Bond
2004
November 2
Measure Y: City of Oakland Parking Lot and Parcel Tax
Measure Z: City of Oakland Marijuana Enforcement a Low Priority
Public school districts
There are 18 public school districts in Alameda County.
Alameda Unified School District | Albany Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District | Castro Valley Unified School District | Dublin Unified School District | Emery Unified School District | Fremont Unified School District | Hayward Unified School District | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District | New Haven Unified School District | Newark Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District | Piedmont Unified School District | Pleasanton Unified School District | San Leandro Unified School District | San Lorenzo Unified School District | Sunol Glen Unified School District | Mountain House Elementary School District
See also
- Local ballot measures, California
- California 2008 local ballot measures
- California 2009 local ballot measures
- California 2010 local ballot measures
- Ballot measure information on California county websites
External links
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