LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES
EL CERRITO – MEASURE G
(sales tax increase)
If approved by voters Measure G will extend the existing 1¢ sales tax, which generates about $4 million annually. This measure aims to support essential services like fire and emergency response, police patrols, wildfire prevention, crime investigation, after-school programs, library hours, senior services, and parks. It includes citizen oversight and annual audits, ensuring that all funds remain local.
LAFAYETTE – MEASURE H
(sales tax increase)
If approved by voters Measure H will enable Lafayette to impose a 1/2¢ sales tax for 7 years to generate approximately $2.4 million annually to maintain city services, including public streets, storm drains, pothole repairs, wildfire preparedness, police staffing, traffic safety, and programs for seniors and youth. The measure includes annual financial audits and oversight by a citizen committee, ensuring that all funds are used locally.
PINOLE – MEASURE I
(sales tax increase)
CCAR supports
If approved by voters Measure I promises to enable Pinole to maintain fiscal stability and essential city services by establishing a 1/2¢ sales tax, expected to generate $2.5 million annually until voters choose to end it. The funds will support 911 emergency response, fire prevention, property crime reduction, maintenance of public areas and parks, clean water provision, street repairs, and local business retention. The measure includes audits and spending disclosures, ensuring all funds are used locally.
RICHMOND – MEASURE J
(top two election)
CCAR supports
If approved by voters Measure J will approve the Charter of the City of Richmond and amend proposed reform the election process, enhancing accountability, governance, and representation by adding a nonpartisan primary municipal election. Enacting a run-off election of the top two candidates.
RICHMOND – MEASURE L
(ranked choice voting)
If approved by voters Measure L will amend the City of Richmond Charter and allow instant runoff voting, or ranked choice voting, enabling voters to rank their preferences for Mayor and City Council candidates on their ballots. This system is set for implementation in the November 2026 election, following the adoption of an implementing ordinance by the Richmond City Council. This would modify the city’s elections to match how City of Oakland holds their elections.
SAN RAMON – MEASURE N
(sales tax increase)
If approved by voters Measure N will enable the City of San Ramon to levy a one cent sales tax to provide local funding for programs and services, including public safety, neighborhood crime prevention, traffic enforcement, road maintenance, library and recreation services, park upkeep, and youth and senior programs. This tax is expected to generate approximately $16 million annually for 10 years, with public review and annual audits to ensure all funds benefit San Ramon.
STATE BALLOT MEASURES
The ballot measures listed below are those specific to homeownership/real estate. California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has taken positions on each measure as listed below.
PROPOSITION 3
C.A.R. supports
Constitutional Right to Marriage. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Amends the California Constitution to recognize fundamental right to marry, regardless of sex or race.
PROPOSITION 5
C.A.R. neutral
Allows Local Bond for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
Allows approval of local infrastructure and housing bonds for low- and middle-income Californians with 55% vote. Fiscal Impact: Increased local borrowing to fund affordable housing, supportive housing, and public infrastructure. The amount would depend on the decision by local government and voters. Borrowing would be repaid with higher property taxes.
PROPOSITION 33
C.A.R. & CCAR opposes
Expands Local Government’s Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.
Repeals Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, which currently prohibits local ordinances limiting initial residential rental rates for new tenants or rent increases for existing tenants in certain properties. Fiscal Impact: Reduction in local property tax revenues of at least tens of millions of dollars annually due to likely expansion of rent control in some communities.
PROPOSITION 34
C.A.R. supports
Restricts Spending of Prescription Drug Revenues by Certain Health Care Providers. Initiative Statute.
Require certain providers to spend 98% of revenues from federal discount prescription drug program on direct patient care. Authorizes statewide negotiations of Medi-Cal drug prices. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs, likely in millions of dollars annually, to enforce new rules on certain health care entities. Affected entities would pay fees to cover these costs.
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