Measure X Berkeley Library Tax On The Berkeley Ballot, Nov. 2024

BERKELEY, CA — Berkeley voters will decide on Measure X, which proposes an increase in the special tax for the city's library services, on the Nov. 5 election ballot. Vote-by-mail ballots will begin arriving in mailboxes in just over a week, as Alameda County is required to begin the mailing process by Oct. 7.

If approved, the additional funds provided by the Measure X tax will support the Berkeley Public Library’s programs, facilities, and technology, ensuring it continues to meet the growing needs of the community, according to proponents.

The measure seeks to adjust the existing library tax rate, which is levied annually on both residential and commercial properties. If passed, Measure X will increase the tax to $0.2495 per square foot for residential buildings and $0.3774 per square foot for industrial, commercial, and other types of non-residential buildings.

The new rates would be effective starting in fiscal year 2025-2026.




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