Berkeley, California, Measure MM, Rent Stabilization Ordinance (November 2020)
| Berkeley Measure MM | |
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| Election date November 3, 2020 | |
| Topic Local rent control | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referral | Origin Lawmakers |
Berkeley Measure MM was on the ballot as a referral in Berkeley on November 3, 2020. It was approved.
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. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of Measure MM.
Election results
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Berkeley Measure MM |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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32,033 | 56.84% | ||
| No | 24,319 | 43.16% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure MM was as follows:
| “ | Shall the measure amending the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance to: prohibit eviction of qualifying tenants for nonpayment of rent during state or local emergencies; authorize the Rent Stabilization Board to set registration fees for certain partially exempt units; and limit the Accessory Dwelling Unit exemption to owner-occupied properties with a single-family home and one accessory unit be adopted? | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Berkeley.
See also
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Footnotes
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