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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Open Letter from 'Muni Now, Muni Forever': Ensuring a Successful Muni Funding Measure in 2026 - Streetsblog San Francisco

We appreciate that your office is considering a local ballot measure to fund Muni via a parcel tax. Even if a regional funding measure passes at the ballot, Muni will still face a growing annual deficit of over $150 million. The stakes could not be higher. San Francisco's economic recovery, climate goals, and basic mobility for working people all depend on a stable, well-funded public transit system.
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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Parcel tax measure to fund East Bay hospital system goes before voters this fall

Measure B would levy a 5¢ per square foot parcel tax through 2038 to raise $13 million annually for emergency, hospital and trauma services in the Washington Township Health Care District.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Parcel tax measure to fund East Bay hospital system goes before voters this fall

Measure B would provide $13 million annually via a parcel tax to fund emergency, trauma and hospital services, equipment, and medical staff for Washington Township.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie proposes to raise certain taxes to fund SFMTA's $322M budget deficit

San Francisco proposes a parcel tax to close a $322 million Muni deficit; a regional sales tax is an alternate Bay Area transit funding option.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

School district planning go to voters with parcel tax

The Palo Alto School District aims to renew its parcel tax, focusing efforts on a dedicated voter survey this summer.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

It's absolutely critical': West Contra Costa Unified eyes tax renewal

"We have to figure out how to get out there as soon as possible... the reality is we cannot afford not to have the parcel tax in our budget."
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
5 months ago

Parcel Tax Renewal for San Jose Unified School District Falling Short of Approval

The proposed renewal of the $72 parcel tax within the San Jose Unified School District was rejected due to insufficient voter turnout, garnering only 60% support.
SF parents
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

About 60% of voters in support of San Jose school district tax parcel in early results

San Jose voters show early support for a parcel tax aimed at sustaining funding for the school district, needing two-thirds to pass.
SF parents
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
6 months ago

AUSD Notes: Alameda school district releases parcel tax program reports

The Alameda Unified School District released 2023-24 parcel tax program reports outlining significant local funding for education.
Measures B1 and A together provided over $24 million, essential for maintaining programs and attracting quality teachers.
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