MEASURE S
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Parcel Tax: Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
Shall the measure to renew the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program which ensures public health and safety by:
- protecting drinking water supply, dams from earthquakes and climate change;
- reducing pollution, toxins and contaminants in waterways; and
- providing flood protection;
by renewing Santa Clara Valley Water District’s existing parcel tax without increasing rates, averaging $.006 per square foot annually as described in Resolution 20-64 until ended by voters, raising approximately $45,500,000 annually, with qualifying senior exemption, annual audits, independent citizen oversight be adopted?
MEASURE T
Parcel Tax: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
To continue protecting and preserving natural open spaces without increasing tax rates by:
- managing land and water to reduce wildfires and floods;
- protecting land around creeks to prevent pollution and improve water quality;
- creating urban parks;
- preserving wildlife habitats; and, preserving family farms, and healthy food sources;
shall the measure to renew Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s existing $24 annual parcel tax with no increase, generating approximately $8,000,000 annually, until ended by voters, with oversight/audits, be adopted?
MEASURE RR
Sales Tax: Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CalTrain)
To preserve Caltrain service and support regional economic recovery, prevent traffic congestion, make Caltrain more affordable and accessible, reduce air pollution with cleaner and quieter electric trains, make travel times faster, and increase Caltrain frequency and capacity between Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties, shall the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s resolution levying a 30-year one-eighth cent sales tax with oversight and audits, providing approximately $100 million annually for Caltrain that the State cannot take away, be adopted?
Chamber Recommendation: Yes