Cupertino · Ballot measure · Nov 3, 2026
Measure L: Parks and open space protection (General Plan amendment)
Measure L is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Cupertino. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall an ordinance amending the City of Cupertino General Plan be adopted to mandate that any attempt to rezone parks, parklands or open space to residential, commercial or industrial uses, or any proposal for residential, commercial or industrial development in parks, parkland or open space, must be placed before Cupertino voters and secure two-thirds support in the City's next general election?”Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, List of Local Measures (Nov. 3, 2026)
A YES vote means
A yes vote approves the ordinance, which requires approval by at least two-thirds of voters before Protected Parks and Open Space Land is redesignated or approved for a Non-Park Use.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure L · Aug 13, 2026
A NO vote means
A no vote rejects the ordinance, so it would not add the requirement for approval by at least two-thirds of voters for Protected Parks and Open Space Land.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure L · Aug 13, 2026
The money
The Registrar of Voters cost for a single ballot measure is approximately $93,000, and approving this measure would add election costs of approximately $93,000.
How it got on the ballot
On July 21, 2026, the City Council approved this measure to be placed on the November 3 General Election ballot.
City of Cupertino, Parks and Open Space Protection Measure page · Jul 21, 2026
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says parks and open space can now be rezoned without a public vote. Says Measure L requires two-thirds voter approval before rezoning or development for residential, commercial or industrial use, and does not stop park improvements or habitat restoration.
Signed by Kitty Moore, Cupertino Mayor; Sheila Mohan, Cupertino Councilmember; Claudio Bono, Pres. Cup. Chamber; Hemant Buch, Pres. Cal. Cricket
Argument in Favor of Measure L (County Registrar of Voters) · Aug 11, 2026
Read the official documents
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