Resolution 16201 CITY OFALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 16201
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 5, THE LOWER SUPERMAJORITY
REQUIREMENT TO 55% FOR LOCAL BOND MEASURES TO FUND
HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AMENDMENT, ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Proposition 5 will lower the necessary voter threshold from a two-
thirds supermajority to 55 percent to approve local general obligation (GO) bonds and
special taxes for affordable housing and public infrastructure projects. This vote threshold
is consistent with the 55 percent voter approval required for school bonds; and
WHEREAS, According to the Legislative Analyst's Office, a yes vote on this
measure means: Certain local bonds and related property taxes could be approved with
a 55 percent vote of the local electorate, rather than the current two-thirds approval
requirement. These bonds would have to fund affordable housing, supportive housing, or
public infrastructure. A no vote means: Certain local bonds and related property taxes
would continue to need approval by a two-thirds vote of the local electorate; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 5 is supported by California Democratic Party, California
State Building and Construction Trades Council, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, California
Housing Partnership, and California YIMBY; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda supports legislation and proposals that promote
financing mechanisms for the provision of affordable housing and land use and assist in
the reorganization and replacement of existing infrastructure to support California's
growing population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda supports state efforts that would reduce the vote
threshold for local initiatives; and
WHEREAS, City support for Proposition 5 is consistent with the principles adopted
in the Alameda Legislative Agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Alameda
that the Council hereby supports Proposition 5 on the November 2024 ballot.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 17th day of September 2024, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Jensen, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft—
3.
NOES: Councilmembers Daysog and Herrera Spencer— 2.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said City this 18th day of September 2024.
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda
Approved as to form:
Yibin Shen, City Attorney
City of Alameda