AC Transit Parcel Tax Extension

(requires 66.6667% “yes” votes to pass)

The way it is now: 

In 2002, voters passed a measure that established a parcel tax of $24 per year to help pay for AC Transit bus service. In 2004, voters passed a measure that increased the parcel tax to $48 per year. In 2008, voters passed a measure that increased the parcel tax to $96 per year. The parcel tax is scheduled to expire in 2019.

What Measure C1 would do:

Measure C1 would extend the $96 parcel tax until 2039. Parcel tax funds would continue to be audited every year. A citizens’ oversight committee would continue to make sure the money is used correctly.

Financial effects:

Property owners would pay $96 per parcel for every year from 2019 to 2039. AC Transit would get about $30 million per year.

People for Measure C1 say: 

• AC Transit needs this funding to provide reliable service. • AC Transit needs this funding to continue providing reduced fares and transportation options for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.

People against Measure C1 say:

• No arguments against Measure C1 have been put forward.

For the original text of Regional Ballot Measures as filed with the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, go to this link and click on :
Measures:http://www.acgov.org/rov/elections/20161108/

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