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Berkeley Measure Z

A parcel tax to start a public bank that would fund affordable housing, green energy and small businesses. It would be 6 cents a square foot on homes and 9 cents on other buildings, for six years.

Reported by The Daily Californian and the registrar's measure list.

No leads by 3,981 votes.

Yes
42.47%

11,228

No
57.53%

15,209

Yes

11,22842.47%

No

15,20957.53%

100% of precincts reporting

Source: Alameda County Registrar of Voters

Ballot Question

Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to capitalize and support a public bank to fund investments in affordable housing, green energy/infrastructure and small businesses, at rates of $0.06/square foot of residential improvements and $0.09/square foot of non-residential improvements, estimated to generate approximately $9,200,000 the first year and $58,300,000 over its six-year duration, with funds subject to review, allocation and approval by the City Council and regular audits, be adopted?