To maintain 9-1-1 emergency response times, paramedic services, fire prevention/protection, disaster preparedness, neighborhood police patrols, youth violence/gang prevention and safety at public schools shall Union City's measure extending expiring public safety funding be adopted at $168 per parcel for the most common residential parcel (rates for other property types as described in the ballot pamphlet), providing approximately $5,000,000 annually for eight years, with annual inflation adjustments, independent citizen oversight and all funds staying local?
2, Alameda County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 62.5% yes, 37.5% no (14,496 votes cast)
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This measure would have extended Union City's existing public safety parcel tax at $168 per year for typical residential parcels, generating approximately $5 million annually for eight years to fund emergency services, fire protection, police patrols, and school safety programs. The measure failed despite receiving 62.5% approval because it required a two-thirds supermajority to pass.