San Mateo (City)

Final Election Results: Oakland Voters Affirm Commitment to Equitable Democracy and Reimagining Public Safety Oakland Rising Action Celebrates Victories for Working-class, Immigrant, Black and Brown Oaklanders

December 09, 2022
Oakland Rising Action’s Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 CONTACT:  liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising A…

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Vote Yes

Measure CC – Tax Wealthy Landowners When They Transfer Land

Won with 71.77%
To crack down on the wealthy evading taxes, this implements a tax on the transfer of real estate and provides funding for critical services.

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Measure R – Limit Building Densities, But With Exemptions for Affordable Housing

Won with 53.8% Yes 46.2% No
This measure does limit building densities and removes the voter approval requirement for proposed changes to the city’s General Plan, creating…

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Vote No

Measure Y – Limit Building Densities

Won with 50.05% Yes 49.95% No
This is a NIMBY measure that places a limit on building heights, as well as on residential and nonresidential densities. It would prevent us from buil…

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Vote Yes

Measure W – Require Hotel Guests to Contribute More for Public Services

Won with 74.8% Yes 25.2% No
The recession is threatening public services, and asking those who are wealthy enough to travel to pitch in a little more for all of us is a responsib…

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