2026

Berkeley Measure U

Bond Measure U would authorize $300,000,000 in bonds to fund fire stations, emergency response facilities, parks, recreation facilities, and other public infrastructure, and increase climate resiliency. It is passing and needs two-thirds to be adopted.

Yes is at 70.3%, above the two-thirds it needs.

Yes
70.27%

18,925

No
29.73%

8,008

Yes

18,92570.27%

No

8,00829.73%

100% of precincts reporting

Source: Alameda County Registrar of Voters

Ballot Question

Shall the measure authorizing issuance of $300,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund acquisition and improvement of fire stations, emergency response facilities, parks and recreation facilities, and other public infrastructure and facilities, and increase climate resiliency, subject to independent oversight and audits, be adopted? Financial Implications: Average annual taxpayer costs over projected 40 years bonds are outstanding are approximately $22.14 per $100,000 assessed property value; generating approximately $15,200,000/year.