Berkeley · Bond measure · Nov 3, 2026

Measure U: General obligation bond for public infrastructure and facilities

Measure U is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Berkeley. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.

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The question on your ballot

“Shall the measure authorizing issuance of $300,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund acquisition and improvement of fire stations, emergency response facilities, parks and recreation facilities, and other public infrastructure and facilities, and increase climate resiliency, subject to independent oversight and audits, be adopted?”

Alameda County Registrar of Voters

A YES vote means

A YES vote would authorize the City to issue $300 million of general obligation bonds to finance acquisition and improvement of real property for public infrastructure and facilities.

City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)

A NO vote means

A NO vote would not authorize the City to issue $300 million of general obligation bonds for acquisition and improvement of real property for public infrastructure and facilities.

City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)

What it takes to pass

The measure needs approval by a two-thirds majority.

City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)

The money

The City estimates that the average annual taxpayer costs over the projected 40 years that the bonds would be outstanding are approximately $22.14 per $100,000 of assessed property value; generating approximately $15,200,000 per year.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
The City estimates that the highest tax rate that would be required to be levied is approximately $35 per $100,000 of assessed value, which the City projects would begin to apply in 2040-41.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
All expenditures would be subject to an audit by the City Auditor at least once every three years to confirm that bond expenditures are consistent with the intent of the measure.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)
The City's Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Commission would provide oversight on Improvements related to parks, open space, greenery, pools, recreation centers, the Waterfront, and the City's camps.
City Attorney's Impartial Analyses, Nov. 2026 (City of Berkeley)

How it got on the ballot

The City Council voted unanimously (all ayes) on June 16, 2026 to adopt Resolution No. 72,338-N.S. submitting a $300 million general obligation bond measure to voters on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Berkeley City Council Annotated Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026

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