A City of Newark Utility Users Tax, Measure U was on the November 2, 2010 ballot for voters in the City of Newark in Alameda County, where it was approved.
Measure U established a 3.5% utility users tax lasting for 5 years.
A simple majority vote was required for enactment of Measure U.
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage |
 a Yes | 5,850 | 58.71% |
| No | 4,115 | 41.29% |
- These final, certified results are from the Alameda County elections office.
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
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Newark Temporary Fiscal Emergency Measure. To prevent closure of Silliman Center and elimination of school police officers and parks/recreation programs; restore public safety services, reopen the Senior Center; and prevent additional cuts to neighborhood patrols, crime prevention, anti-drug/gang-prevention programs, 9-1-1 emergency, and other city services, shall the City of Newark establish a 3.5% utility users tax for 5 years, exempting seniors and low-income residents, requiring independent audits, with no money for Sacramento?[1]
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
