Update: We are thrilled that the residents of Tiburon and Belvedere have passed Measure M to protect the only major parcel of open space land remaining on the Tiburon Peninsula, the Martha Property! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Tiburon and Belvedere residents to vote yes on Measure M to protect the 110-acre property. The property is currently […]
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Update: Benicia residents chose to protect open spaces and promote climate-smart communities by passing Measure K to renew the city’s Urban Growth Boundary! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged the residents of Benicia to vote yes on Measure K. In 2003, Measure K, a citizen-driven initiative, was passed to amend Benicia’s General Plan prohibiting all urban development outside
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Update: We are thrilled that Alameda County voters passed Measure D to prevent sprawl on dwindling agricultural lands, open space, watersheds, and wildlife habitats! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Alameda County residents to vote yes on Measure D to prevent sprawl and encourage infill and transit-friendly development to help revitalize neighborhoods within existing urban boundaries. Measure D
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Update: In a disappointing result, Berkeley’s Measure L did not pass, leaving the City without much-needed funding to invest in housing, infrastructure, and climate projects. Greenbelt Alliance encouraged the residents of Berkeley to vote yes on Measure L to support housing, infrastructure, and climate projects in order to create a more equitable, resilient, and affordable
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Update: Berkeley voters passed Measure N, supporting much-needed low-income housing! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged residents of Berkeley to vote YES on Measure N to authorize the development, construction, and acquisition of up to 3000 additional low-rent housing units. Berkeley citizens voted on this before in 2016, with the approval of Measure Z1, authorizing the construction of
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Update: Emeryville residents have passed Measure O, funding services that will address environmental, housing, transportation, safety, and COVID-19 economic recovery issues! Greenbelt Alliance encourages residents of Emeryville to vote yes on Measure O to modify Emeryville’s existing Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) which will modify Emeryville’s RPTT from $12 to $15 per $1,000 for property
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Update: We are excited to share that Livermore residents passed Measure P to support a vibrant wine country while preserving important agricultural land and enhancing the quality of life for residents! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged the residents of Livermore to vote yes on Measure P to amend the South Livermore Urban Growth Boundary policies in the
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Update: We are thrilled that Oakland voters passed Measure Q for new, environmentally efficient affordable housing! Ahead of the November 2022 Election, Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Oakland residents to vote YES on Measure Q. In 1950, California voters passed Proposition 10 which added Article 34 to the state constitution. Article 34 requires that cities get voter approval
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Update: Oakland residents chose to fund various infrastructure and affordable housing projects by passing Measure U! Ahead of the November 2022 Election, Greenbelt Alliance encouraged residents of Oakland to vote yes on Measure U. In 2016 voters passed Measure KK which authorized the City of Oakland to issue $600 million in general obligation bonds to
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Update: The residents of Oakland have passed Measure V to update the City’s Just Cause Ordinance to extend eviction protections! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged Oakland residents to vote yes on Measure V, which will update the City of Oakland’s Just Cause Ordinance originally approved by voters in 2002 (Measure EE). Specifically, the measure will extend eviction
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Update: The residents of Richmond have passed Measure P, capping rent increases to protect tenants at risk of displacement! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged the residents of Richmond to vote yes on Measure P to cap rent increases for controlled units at 3% or 60% of the local consumer price index (whichever is lower). Richmond is considered
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Update: We are relieved that San Francisco residents said no to Proposition E, a deceptive policy that would have made it harder to build 100% affordable housing than it currently is. Greenbelt Alliance encouraged San Francisco residents to vote no on Proposition E. San Francisco voters had two housing measures on the ballot this year—one
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Update: Unfortunately, Proposition D in San Francisco did not pass, a blow to streamlining affordable housing development in the city. Greenbelt Alliance encouraged San Francisco residents to vote yes on Proposition D. Sponsored by organized labor (the Northern California Carpenters Union), nonprofit affordable housing developers (Habitat for Humanity), public policy experts (SPUR), and environmental advocates
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Update: We are thrilled that San Francisco residents voted yes on Proposition J for a safer, more accessible open park space for all! Proposition J protects and preserves public open space in San Francisco’s treasured Golden Gate Park. JFK Promenade has reinvigorated the park, with over 3.5 million annual visits to enjoy this oasis in
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Update: San Mateo voters have approved Measure CC, funding services, infrastructure, climate adaptation goals, affordable housing, and other critical avenues to sustainability! Greenbelt Alliance encouraged San Mateo residents to vote YES on Measure CC to help the City keep up with the rising costs of day-to-day operations, including challenges around increasing inflation, the maintenance of
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