The votes are still being counted, but early election results are giving 925 residents a first look at where local school funding, business taxes and a major regional transit measure stand.
As of the latest available unofficial results Wednesday morning, a proposed parcel tax for Lamorinda high schools was above the threshold needed to pass. A Dublin school parcel tax had support from a majority of voters, but was short of the two-thirds approval it needs.
Meanwhile, a regional sales tax measure for public transit was leading across the five participating Bay Area counties.
These results are preliminary. Additional ballots remain to be counted, and the numbers can change before election officials certify the results. The figures below reflect different update times, noted where applicable.
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Regional Measure RTM: Transit Sales Tax
Where it stands: Yes leading, 61.5% to 38.4%.
Measure RTM would raise sales taxes to support transit operations and improvements in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
For shoppers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties, the measure proposes a half-cent sales tax increase for 14 years. San Francisco’s increase would be one cent.
The measure needs a simple majority of votes across the five counties combined. In results reported by KQED, it had 702,848 “yes” votes and 439,585 “no” votes as of 12:52 a.m. Wednesday.
Measure W: Acalanes High School Parcel Tax
Where it stands: Yes above the required two-thirds threshold, 69.99% to 30.01%.
Measure W asks voters in the Acalanes Union High School District to approve an annual $168 parcel tax for eight years. The district serves communities including Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda.
The measure would raise an estimated $6 million annually for local high schools, with the ballot language citing teacher recruitment and retention, academic programs and class sizes. It includes a senior exemption, oversight and audits, according to the school district.
In Contra Costa County’s 11:43 p.m. election-night update, Measure W had 27,003 “yes” votes and 11,576 “no” votes. It needs two-thirds approval to pass.
Measure I: Dublin School Parcel Tax
Where it stands: Yes leading, but below the required two-thirds threshold, 64.53% to 35.47%.
Dublin Unified School District’s Measure I would renew an existing $96 annual school parcel tax and increase it by $48, for an initial rate of $144 per parcel. The proposed tax would last nine years and include inflation adjustments.
While more voters had supported the measure than opposed it, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters reported that it was below the two-thirds approval required.
As of the county’s 2:07 a.m. Wednesday update, the count stood at 7,095 “yes” votes and 3,900 “no” votes.
Measure O: Concord Business License Tax
Where it stands: Yes leading, 73.03% to 26.97%.
Concord’s Measure O would update the city’s business license tax, including a rate of 0.1% of gross receipts, and is expected to generate about $2.9 million in additional annual revenue.
The city says the money could support general services such as street repairs, emergency response, parks and programs for seniors and young people. The measure requires a simple majority.
In Contra Costa County’s 11:43 p.m. update, it had 18,107 “yes” votes and 6,687 “no” votes.
Measure M: Clayton Sales Tax
Where it stands: No leading, 58.54% to 41.46%.
Clayton’s Measure M would establish a 1% sales tax to help fund city services, including police, roads, parks and recreation. The measure is projected to generate approximately $1 million annually and would remain in place until ended by voters.
It needs a simple majority to pass. In the county’s 11:43 p.m. update, there were 2,059 “no” votes and 1,458 “yes” votes.
Measure N: Clayton Landscape Maintenance Tax
Where it stands: Yes leading, but below the required two-thirds threshold, 52.66% to 47.34%.
Clayton voters are also deciding whether to extend and change an existing special tax supporting landscape maintenance, trails, weed abatement and related services.
Measure N would set a rate of $354.45 per year for each residential parcel, with annual inflation adjustments, and extend the tax for 10 years.
Although “yes” votes were ahead in the 11:43 p.m. county update, the measure needs two-thirds approval. The count was 1,843 “yes” votes and 1,657 “no” votes.
Measure HH: Pleasanton Hotel Tax
Where it stands: Yes leading, 60.73% to 39.27%.
Pleasanton’s Measure HH would increase the city’s hotel tax, which is paid by hotel guests, from 8% to 10% in July 2027 and then to 12% in July 2028.
The city estimates the increase could generate between $1.4 million and $2.8 million in additional annual revenue for general city services. It needs a simple majority to pass.
As of Alameda County’s 2:07 a.m. update, the measure had 10,226 “yes” votes and 6,612 “no” votes.
Measure K: Sunol Glen School Bond
Where it stands: Yes leading, but just below the 55% threshold, 54.49% to 45.51%.
Voters in the Sunol Glen Unified School District are considering a $6.1 million school bond for building repairs and upgrades.
The early count was especially close to the required threshold: 164 votes in favor and 137 against, according to Alameda County’s 2:07 a.m. update. The bond needs 55% approval.
California’s Statewide Propositions
Every 925 voter also had a chance to weigh in on 14 statewide propositions. Here’s where each stood in KQED’s statewide results early Wednesday. Percentages are statewide, not just votes from the 925.
- Proposition 1 — Housing bond: The Associated Press called the measure as passing. Yes led with 59.3%.
- Proposition 2 — State rainy day fund: Called as passing. Yes led with 59.5%.
- Proposition 3 — Income tax for education: Called as passing. Yes led with 58.6%.
- Proposition 4 — Public financing of campaigns: No led with 51.9%.
- Proposition 5 — Recall election rules: Yes narrowly led with 50.3%.
- Proposition 37 — Homebuyer assistance: Called as passing. Yes led with 61%.
- Proposition 38 — Immunology research funding: Yes led with 55.7%.
- Proposition 39 — Voter identification: Called as failing. No led with 58.5%.
- Proposition 40 — One-time wealth tax: No led with 55.5%.
- Proposition 41 — Tax rules and audits: No led with 52.4%.
- Proposition 42 — Limits on certain taxes: Yes led with 54.3%.
- Proposition 43 — Local tax approval rules: No led with 54.9%.
- Proposition 44 — Community health clinic spending rules: Called as failing. No led with 81.8%.
- Proposition 45 — Environmental review changes: No led with 54.1%.
The statewide figures were updated at various times early Wednesday, and a reported lead is not a final result. The Associated Press calls noted above are projections; election officials will certify the official totals after the remaining ballots are processed.
For the latest local numbers, check Contra Costa County’s election results and Alameda County’s election results.
