Shall a County of Alameda ordinance be adopted to establish a half percent sales tax for 10 years, to provide essential County services, including housing and services for those experiencing homelessness, mental health services, job training, social safety net and other general fund services, providing approximately $150,000,000 annually, with annual audits and citizen oversight?
1, Alameda County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 50.1% yes, 49.9% no (714,935 votes cast)
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This measure established a 0.5% sales tax in Alameda County for 10 years to fund county services including homeless housing and services, mental health programs, job training, and other general fund services, generating approximately $150 million annually with required audits and citizen oversight.