Berkeley is at a crossroads
State and federal takeaways have left the City without enough funds for basic services and needed upgrades.
Measures U and V keep our local tax dollars in Berkeley — funding fire safety, infrastructure, and core services that outside forces can't touch.
$300 Million
For vital infrastructure projects our community needs.
$10 Million
Annually for essential public safety services like police, fire, and youth programming.
The Measures
Keeping Berkeley Safe and Vibrant
Measures U and V fund the fire safety, infrastructure, and ongoing city services Berkeley needs — with local money outside forces can't touch.
Measure U — Keeps Berkeley Infrastructure Safe
Measure U upgrades unsafe fire stations, repairs sidewalks and cutouts, deteriorating park bathrooms, and prepares Berkeley for wildfire and sea-level risk, citywide.
Measure U funds:
Replacing aging fire stations and an upgraded 911 dispatch center
Safer, ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and pathways
Green-infrastructure upgrades that cut flood risk and Bay pollution
Park bathroom, playground, and community-center renovations citywide
A defined, transparent, community-built plan
Measure U was built from feedback from hundreds of residents, tracked by a public project list, and will be eligible for matching grant funds. Full plan: tinyurl.com/2026BerkBond
Measure V — Keeps Berkeley Core Services Funded
Measure V is a modest local measure that brings Berkeley to the same sales tax level as our Oakland and Albany neighbors and helps close Berkeley's structural budget gap — preventing immediate cuts to police, fire, and youth services.
Measure V protects:
Keeping Fire Station 4 open and staffed, keeping firefighters working citywide
911 emergency response and neighborhood safety patrols
Afterschool programs and youth services
Clean, safe parks and public spaces
The basics are exempt from Measure V.
Measure V is not a tax on homes, food purchased as groceries, or prescription medication. Full Measure here: tinyurl.com/BerkMeasureV
League of Women Voters and City Auditor Wong endorse Measures U and V because they are accountable to you.
Measures U and V were shaped by hundreds of Berkeley residents through in person community feedback sessions, a community feedback portal, and input from Berkeley commissions and the Mayor’s Vision 2050 Task Force.
All Measure U and V spending is subject to independent City Auditor review, and regular public financial disclosures to ensure funds are spent as promised to voters. The public project list for Measure U is here.
Firefighters, Fiscal Watchdogs and Berkeley Neighbors Say YES on U & V!
“We’re proud to join fiscal advocates, local business leaders, and first responders in supporting prudent measures for Berkeley’s future — vote yes on U and V.”
“Vision 2050 recommendations are the basis for Measure U. Vote yes on U to invest in our infrastructure now and avoid costly emergencies in the future.”
“Berkeley firefighters endorse yes on V — it’ll ensure we keep all our fire stations open and firefighters on the job.”