Shall an ordinance be approved to extend until 6/30/2033, with no increase to the current 6.5% tax rate, the existing Utility Users Tax, collected only in the unincorporated areas (Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, San Lorenzo, Sunol), providing approximately $12 million annually which may fund County Services, including services to unincorporated areas (e.g., Sheriff, Library, Planning, Code Enforcement), retaining current exemptions and exclusions, including exemptions for low income or lifeline utility users, and making clarifying/administrative changes?
1, Alameda County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 69.1% yes, 30.9% no (681,260 votes cast)
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This measure extends Alameda County's existing 6.5% Utility Users Tax in unincorporated areas until June 30, 2033, without raising the tax rate, generating approximately $12 million annually for county services. The extension maintains current exemptions for low-income and lifeline utility users and includes administrative clarifications to the ordinance.