The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has decided to allocate 80% of the $810 million in revenue from Measure W towards addressing and preventing homelessness, while the remaining 20% will support essential services. Measure W, a 10-year half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2020, faced legal challenges that delayed the availability of funds. The board will also establish a reserve fund of $170 million and has committed to directing any excess revenue toward homelessness services. Specific programs funded have yet to be outlined, but proposed uses include shelters and rental assistance.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors decided to allocate 80% of the Measure W revenue to a fund for addressing and preventing homelessness.
A total of $810 million in revenue from Measure W accrued since 2021 is now available for housing, homeless services, and essential services.
Measure W, implementing a 10-year, half-cent sales tax, faced legal challenges that delayed funding for years before it was made available.
The remaining 20% of the funds will support essential services, including food security, behavioral healthcare, and housing for non-homeless residents.
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