Supporters argue that all Berkeley residents deserve beautiful parks, a resilient waterfront, and an ecologically sustainable and biodiverse city. Vote Yes on Measure Y to Revitalize Berkeley’s Parks, Urban Forest, and Green spaces!
Berkeley is a socially and economically diverse community and one of the densest cities in California. Our parks, trees, and landscaping are a precious legacy we’ve inherited and all enjoy daily.
Properties, except for qualified low-income owners, are currently assessed 22.1 cents annually per building square foot. Every Parks Tax dollar is set aside for the acquisition and maintenance of improvements to our beloved public parks, trees, and landscaping.
However, there are many parks and facilities requiring upgrades. We have approximately $90M in key capital improvement needs across the 250 acres comprising Berkeley’s parks and this modest increase will allow us to continue expanding the tree canopy in South and West Berkeley while increasing our management of trees in the hills and fire areas.
A YES vote on this measure means that you support authorizing an annual parcel tax of $0.06 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09 per square foot for other properties to fund Berkeley Public Library facilities and services.
No official argument against Measure Y was submitted.
A NO vote on this measure means that you oppose authorizing an annual parcel tax of $0.06 per square foot for dwelling units and $0.09 per square foot for other properties to fund Berkeley Public Library facilities and services.