Impacting Climate-Resilience Through Local Policy
Each election, we assess ballots throughout the region that will have significant impacts on our environment and communities. This thorough assessment informs the Greenbelt Alliance Voter Guide, which includes our recommendations for your vote on important open space, housing, and other climate-related measures that will create thriving, resilient communities better prepared for climate change. Here are the results.
Win: Menlo Park Votes No on Measure V
Update: Menlo Park residents said no to Measure V, choosing to protect affordable housing proposals…
Elections Matter
Greenbelt Alliance supporters know elections matter. We’ve worked for decades on local ballot measures to…
Win: Sonoma Votes Yes on Measure W
Update: We are thrilled that voters in the city of Sonoma passed Measure W with…
Win: Oakland Votes Yes on Measure Y
Update: We are excited to report that Oakland’s Measure Y school bond passed, designating funds…
Win: San Francisco and the South Bay Vote Yes on Measure RR
Update: On November 3, 70% of voters from San Francisco and the South Bay rescued…
Win: Santa Clara County Votes Yes on Measure T
Update: Santa Clara County is celebrating a big win this election by passing Measure T…
Win: Santa Clara County Votes Yes on Measure S
Update: Santa Clara County voters said yes to Measure S, providing enhanced drinking water security…
Win: Antioch Votes Yes on Measure T
Update: Good News! Antioch voters passed Measure T, leaving it up to the people to…
Win: Winters Votes Yes on Measure A
Update: The citizens of Winters voted yes on Measure A, establishing a new Urban Growth…
Loss: San Mateo Measure Y
Update: After a very close election, we are disappointed to report that Measure Y passed…
Loss: Alameda Votes No on Measure Z
Update: Measure Z in Alameda did not pass—with 59% voting no—a disappointing result for affordable,…
Mixed Election Results Tell Us It’s Time to Get Creative
Here at Greenbelt Alliance, election day is always hotly anticipated, even when it is not…