Ballot Measures

current election

The next City of Berkeley General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026. Read our Election Calendar for a detailed timeline of the November 2026 (General) election processes. Additional information regarding measures placed on the November 2026 ballot will be posted throughout the summer of 2026. Policies, timelines, and forms for filing ballot measure arguments are available for review.

City Measures on the November 3, 2026 Ballot:

Measure 1 - General Obligation Bond Measure for Public Infrastructure and Facilities

Measure 2 - Transactions and Use (Sales) General Tax Measure

Measure 3 - Charter Amendment Measure to Amend Multiple Administrative Provisions

Measure 4 - Amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Measure 5 - Initiative Ordinance Creating a Parcel Tax to Fund Arts Institutions and Programs 

Measure 6 - Initiative Ordinance Creating a Parcel Tax to Fund a Public Bank

Measure 7 - Initiative Ordinance Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Special Tax

The City Attorney's Impartial Analysis for each measure provides general information on the effect and operation of each measure.
 

Where to view campaign disclosure reports

Anyone can view campaign reports online on NetFile. Click the public access portal to get started. The total amount raised by a candidate or ballot measure committee can be found on the Form 460 filings in NetFile. 

Past elections

You can find information about past ballot measures through Records Online. Read elections results documents in Records Online to learn which candidates and ballot measures voters passed. Read voter information pamphlets for more detail about each candidate and ballot measure.