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
Measure U would address Berkeley's long-term infrastructure needs.