Content last updated Apr. 25, 2024

Measure W

Vacant Property Parcel Tax

Summary

Shall the Measure, to fund homeless services and resources to address illegal dumping, and discourage vacant properties, by enacting a Vacant Property Tax on parcels used less than 50 days per year, at annual rates of $6,000 per parcel, $3,000 for condominium units, and other specified rates; raising about $10,000,000 annually for 20 years; with community oversight and exemptions for very low income, low-income seniors and hardship, be adopted? Percentage Needed to Pass: Two-thirds (2/3)

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Contributions by region

Contributions to Support
$0

Contributions to Oppose
$799,767

Supporting regions
Opposing regions
Out of State
$246K
$246K
Within California
$359K
$359K
Within Oakland
$195K
$195K

Contributions by type

Supporting contributors
Opposing contributors
Committee
$287K
$287K
Individual
$92K
$92K
Other (includes Businesses)
$420K
$420K

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In support of the measure
In opposition of the measure
Committee for Better Choices, No on Measure AA, Y and W
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$50,087
$50K
$50K
Homeowners for Fair Treatment, No on Measures W and Y
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$199,888
$200K
$200K

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