City of Berkeley · Alameda County · November 3, 2026 California General Election
Measure Y: Initiative - Arts Tax Measure
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to fund grants for performing arts organizations, art projects, art organization operational and programmatic expenses and capital projects, community festivals, and administrative costs, with oversight by the City's Civic Arts Commission, at a rate of $0.07 per square foot of improvements, estimated to generate approximately $6,300,000 annually and $84,800,000 over its twelve-year duration, be adopted? [1]
Vote YES or NO on the question exactly as printed. Percentage Passing: 50% + 1.
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