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November 4, 2014 Election

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County Results as of Dec 28 11:38am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (1118/1118)
45.0% Countywide Voter Turnout (366,599/814,009)
Statewide Results as of Dec 10 1:47pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24435/24435)
42.2% Statewide Voter Turnout (7,513,972/17,803,823)

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    • State Executive

    GovernorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Lieutenant GovernorClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Gavin Newsom, Democratic
      4,107,051 votes 57.2%
    • Ron Nehring, Republican
      3,078,039 votes 42.8%

    Secretary of StateClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    ControllerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    TreasurerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • John Chiang, Democratic
      4,176,793 votes 58.8%
    • Greg Conlon, Republican
      2,925,895 votes 41.2%

    Attorney GeneralClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Insurance CommissionerClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Dave Jones, Democratic
      4,038,165 votes 57.5%
    • Ted Gaines, Republican
      2,981,951 votes 42.5%

    State Superintendent of Public InstructionClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Board of Equalization; District 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Fiona Ma, Democratic
      1,448,657 votes 68.7%
    • James E. Theis, Republican
      660,973 votes 31.3%

    US Congress

    United States Representative; District 13Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    United States Representative; District 15Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Eric Swalwell, Democratic
      99,756 votes 69.8%
    • Hugh Bussell, Republican
      43,150 votes 30.2%

    United States Representative; District 17Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    State Legislature

    State Senator; District 10Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 15Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 16Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 18Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 20Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Member of the State Assembly; District 25Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Kansen Chu, Democratic
      57,718 votes 69.4%
    • Bob Brunton, Republican
      25,441 votes 30.6%

    Judicial

    California Supreme CourtClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 1, Division 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (Yes/No)

    City

    Council Member; City of AlamedaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Mayor; City of AlamedaClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Trish Spencer
      10488 votes 50.13%
    • Marie Gilmore
      10368 votes 49.55%
    • (67 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.32%)

    Auditor; City of BerkeleyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    • Ann-Marie Hogan
      26640 votes 98.43%
    • (424 Total Other Write-In Votes 1.57%)

    Council Member; City of Berkeley; Council District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Council Member; City of Berkeley; Council District 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    • Jesse Arreguin
      2301 votes 95.40%
    • (111 Total Other Write-In Votes 4.60%)

    Council Member; City of Berkeley; Council District 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Council Member; City of Berkeley; Council District 8Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Rent Stabilization Board Commissioners; City of BerkeleyClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (5 Elected)

    Council Member; City of DublinClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Abe Gupta
      6399 votes 42.61%
    • Don Biddle
      6079 votes 40.48%
    • Sue Wakamoto-Lee
      2476 votes 16.49%
    • (62 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.41%)

    Mayor; City of DublinClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • David G. Haubert
      4345 votes 43.68%
    • Kevin E. Hart
      3487 votes 35.06%
    • Kasie Hildenbrand
      1764 votes 17.73%
    • Shawn Costello
      327 votes 3.29%
    • (24 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.24%)

    Council Member; City of EmeryvilleClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; City of FremontClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Council Member; City of LivermoreClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Mayor; City of LivermoreClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • John P. Marchand
      17956 votes 96.57%
    • (638 Total Other Write-In Votes 3.43%)

    Council Member; City of NewarkClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Mayor; City of NewarkClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Auditor; City of OaklandClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Council Member; City of Oakland; Council District 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Mayor; City of OaklandClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Council Member; City of PleasantonClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Mayor; City of PleasantonClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jerry Thorne
      13151 votes 67.11%
    • Matt Morrison
      6393 votes 32.63%
    • (51 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.26%)

    Council Member; City of San Leandro; Council District 1Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Council Member; City of San Leandro; Council District 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Council Member; City of San Leandro; Council District 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    • Corina Lopez
      7887 votes 53.54%
    • Leah Hall
      3475 votes 23.59%
    • Mia Ousley
      3273 votes 22.22%
    • (97 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.66%)

    Mayor; City of San LeandroClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    Council Member; City of Union CityClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    School

    County Superintendent of Schools; Alameda County Board of EducationClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; Alameda Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Board Member; Albany Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    School Director; Berkeley Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Castro Valley Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Trustee; Chabot-Las Positas Community College District; Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Isobel F. Dvorsky
      7531 votes 55.09%
    • Gene W. Judson
      5943 votes 43.47%
    • (197 Total Other Write-In Votes 1.44%)

    Board Member; Emery Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Fremont Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Larry Sweeney
      19921 votes 33.49%
    • Yang Shao
      11884 votes 19.98%
    • Moina Shaiq
      10053 votes 16.90%
    • Dax Choksi
      8874 votes 14.92%
    • Hiu Ng
      8578 votes 14.42%
    • (168 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.28%)

    Board Member; Hayward Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Board Member; Livermore Valley Joint Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Board Member; Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District; Unexpired Short TermClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; New Haven Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Board Member; Newark Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Nancy Thomas
      4366 votes 37.28%
    • Tom Huynh
      3170 votes 27.07%
    • Christopher Wecks
      2864 votes 24.46%
    • Elizabeth Brazil
      1249 votes 10.67%
    • (62 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.53%)

    School Director; Oakland Unified School District; Trustee Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    School Director; Oakland Unified School District; Trustee Area 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    Ranked choice votes not yet available

    School Director; Oakland Unified School District; Trustee Area 6Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites
    First ranked choice applies

    Trustee; Ohlone Community College District; Area 2Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Trustee; Peralta Community College District; Area 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Trustee; Peralta Community College District; Area 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; Pleasanton Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Trustee; San Joaquin Delta Community College District; Area 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Richard Vasquez
      51,488 votes 50.9%
    • Taj Khan
      49,119 votes 48.5%
    • (573 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.6%, 2,169 Under Votes 2.1%, 1 Over Votes 0.0%)

    Trustee; San Joaquin Delta Community College District; Area 7Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member At-Large; San Leandro Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; San Leandro Unified School District; Area 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Board Member; San Lorenzo Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Helen T. Randall
      4904 votes 27.29%
    • Janet Zamudio
      3792 votes 21.11%
    • Steven Kirk
      3084 votes 17.16%
    • Isabel Polvorosa
      2988 votes 16.63%
    • Ronald Joseph Pereira, II
      1907 votes 10.61%
    • Guillermo Nevárez
      1220 votes 6.79%
    • (72 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.40%)

    Board Member; Sunol Glen Unified School DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    Special District

    Director; Alameda County Water DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    • Paul Sethy
      31543 votes 40.54%
    • Judy C. Huang
      27167 votes 34.91%
    • Eric Tsai
      18781 votes 24.14%
    • (318 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.41%)

    Director At-Large; Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Joel B. Young
      131,567 votes 52.9%
    • Dollene C. Jones
      85,234 votes 34.3%
    • Adrienne C. Andrews
      29,970 votes 12.1%
    • (1,929 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.8%)

    Director; Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District; Ward 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Mark Williams
      22871 votes 58.05%
    • Murphy McCalley
      16115 votes 40.90%
    • (411 Total Other Write-In Votes 1.04%)

    Director; Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District; Ward 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    • Jeff Davis
      23116 votes 54.44%
    • Kewal Singh
      19138 votes 45.07%
    • (210 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.49%)

    Director; City of Alameda Health Care DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    • Tracy Jensen
      10765 votes 31.64%
    • Robert Deutsch
      8233 votes 24.20%
    • Jim Meyers
      7546 votes 22.18%
    • Lynn Mark Bratchett
      7351 votes 21.61%
    • (128 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.38%)

    Director; East Bay Municipal Utility District; Ward 3Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Director; East Bay Regional Park District; Ward 5Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Director; Livermore Area Recreation and Park DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Member, Board of Director; Oro Loma Sanitary DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (3 Elected)

    Director; San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; District 4Click here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites

    Director; Castro Valley Sanitary DistrictClick here for more info on this contest including known links to other sites (2 Elected)

    State Propositions

    Proposition 1 Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014
    Pass: 4,771,350 / 67.1% Yes votes ...... 2,336,676 / 32.9% No votes
    Should the state sell $7.1 billion in additional general obligation bonds--as well as redirect $425 million in unsold general obligation bonds that were previously approved by voters for resource-related uses--to fund various water-related programs?

    Proposition 2 State Budget. Budget Stabilization Account
    Pass: 4,831,045 / 69.1% Yes votes ...... 2,158,004 / 30.9% No votes
    Should the State Constitution be amended to change how the state pays down debt and saves money in reserves?

    Proposition 45 Healthcare Insurance. Rate Changes
    Fail: 2,917,882 / 41.1% Yes votes ...... 4,184,416 / 58.9% No votes
    Should changes in some health insurance rates require the Insurance Commissioner's approval before going into effect?

    Proposition 46 Drug and Alcohol Testing of Doctors. Medical Negligence Lawsuits
    Fail: 2,376,817 / 33.2% Yes votes ...... 4,774,364 / 66.8% No votes
    Should California require random drug testing of doctors, require doctors to check a statewide database before prescribing certain drugs, and raise the cap on noneconomic damages in medical negligence lawsuits?

    Proposition 47 Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties
    Pass: 4,238,156 / 59.6% Yes votes ...... 2,871,943 / 40.4% No votes
    Should the penalties for certain offenders convicted of nonserious, nonviolent crimes be reduced from felonies to misdemeanors?

    Proposition 48 Indian Gaming Compacts
    Fail: 2,702,157 / 39.0% Yes votes ...... 4,219,881 / 61.0% No votes
    Should the tribal gaming compacts negotiated by Governor Brown with the North Fork and Wiyot Tribes and ratified by legislative statute be allowed to go into effect?

    Local Measures

    Measure D Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Products -- City of Berkeley (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 29540 / 76.17% Yes votes ...... 9243 / 23.83% No votes
    Shall an ordinance imposing a 1¢ per ounce general tax on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages (e.g., sodas, energy drinks, presweetened teas) and sweeteners used to sweeten such drinks, but exempting: (1) sweeteners (e.g., sugar, honey, syrups) typically used by consumers and distributed to grocery stores; (2) drinks and sweeteners distributed to very small retailers; (3) diet drinks, milk products, 100% juice, baby formula, alcohol, or drinks taken for medical reasons, be adopted?

    Measure F Increasing the Parks, Trees, and Landscaping Maintenance Tax -- City of Berkeley (Ordinance - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 27573 / 75.08% Yes votes ...... 9151 / 24.92% No votes
    Shall the parks special tax be amended to sustain community parks like the Rose Garden, children's playgrounds, tennis, basketball courts, and ball fields, by increasing the per square foot tax rate from $0.1256 to $0.1466 and adding an inflation factor?

    Financial Implications The annual cost increase in fiscal year 2016 would be $39.90, from $238.64 to $278.54, for a 1,900 square foot home and $210, from $1256.00 to $1466.00, for a 10,000 square foot building.

    Measure I Shall Alameda Local Schools be Improved? -- Alameda Unified School District (Bond Measure - 55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 13111 / 62.75% Yes votes ...... 7783 / 37.25% No votes
    To improve schools to provide high quality education by renovating neighborhood schools, improving earthquake safety and student security, upgrading science and computer labs, improving heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems, replacing leaky roofs, windows, and doors, installing solar systems, and renovating, constructing, and acquiring classrooms, sites, facilities, and equipment, shall Alameda Unified School District issue $179,500,000 in bonds at legal rates, with annual audits and citizen oversight, no funds for administrator salaries and all funds benefiting neighborhood schools?

    Measure K Student Achievement and Excellence in Teaching Renewal -- Emery Unified School District (Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 1952 / 85.65% Yes votes ...... 327 / 14.35% No votes
    Without increasing taxes, to improve Emeryville schools/student achievement by continuing local funding for programs including: reading, writing, math, science; keeping classes small/school libraries open; recruiting/retaining qualified, experienced teachers/staff; maintaining classroom technology; providing counselors; shall Emery Unified School District renew its existing voter-approved parcel tax at the current rate of 15 cents per square foot of building area for 20 years with a senior exemption, Independent Citizens' Oversight and all funds staying local?

    Measure L School Safety and Construction Bond Measure -- Hayward Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 17976 / 77.35% Yes votes ...... 5263 / 22.65% No votes
    To protect quality education and student safety at local schools, with funding that the State cannot take away, shall Hayward Unified School District: modernize, renovate, replace aging classrooms, bathrooms, leaking roofs; replace outdated electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation systems; update classroom computer technology/science labs; improve access for disabled students; and install modern fire safety/emergency communication systems; by issuing $229 million in bonds at legal rates, with independent oversight, no money for administrators, and all funds staying local?

    Measure M NHUSD $125M Bond for school renovation and modernization projects -- New Haven Unified School District (Bond - 55% Approval Required)
    Pass: 8962 / 68.71% Yes votes ...... 4082 / 31.29% No votes
    To continue critical school renovation and modernization projects, replace old portables with permanent classrooms, update school safety and security, improve student access to computers and technology, upgrade athletic facilities, increase the energy efficiency of classrooms and buildings, replace, acquire, construct and renovate District facilities and provide District-wide technology improvements, shall the New Haven Unified School District issue $125 million in bonds at legal interest rates with an independent citizens' oversight committee?

    Measure N Fund College/Career Readiness -- Oakland Unified School District (Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 73905 / 76.57% Yes votes ...... 22620 / 23.43% No votes
    To reduce the drop-out rate and provide Oakland high school students with real-world work and learning opportunities; prepare students for admission to the University of California and other four-year colleges; expand mentoring, tutoring, counseling, support services, and transition to job training programs; shall the Oakland Unified School District levy a $120 parcel tax for ten years, with low income and senior exemptions, no money for Sacramento, and all money benefitting Oakland students?

    Measure O Recall of Elective Officers -- City of Berkeley (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 29741 / 90.57% Yes votes ...... 3098 / 9.43% No votes
    Shall the Charter of the City of Berkeley be amended to conform the provisions for the recall of elective officers to recent judicial rulings and the state Elections Code with respect to counting of votes, signature threshold, petition circulators, and signature verification, and adjust the deadlines for calling recall elections to allow for consolidation with statewide elections?

    Financial Implications
    Potential cost savings from increased likelihood of election consolidation.

    Measure P Banning Corporate Personhood -- City of Berkeley (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 30703 / 84.67% Yes votes ...... 5559 / 15.33% No votes
    Should the United States Constitution be amended to abolish the legal concept that corporations are persons that are entitled to constitutional rights, and the doctrine that the expenditure of money may be treated as speech?

    Measure Q The Berkeley Flexible Work Time Initiative 2014 -- City of Berkeley (Advisory Initiative - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 27347 / 78.79% Yes votes ...... 7363 / 21.21% No votes
    Shall the People of the City of Berkeley advise the City Council to adopt an ordinance based on proposed federal legislation and the San Francisco Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance giving employees in Berkeley the right to request to work part-time, and send letters to the state and federal elected officials, requesting the state and federal governments to give government employees the right to have shorter work hours, if doing so would not cause operational problems?

    Measure R Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Downtown Berkeley -- City of Berkeley (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 9345 / 25.91% Yes votes ...... 26726 / 74.09% No votes
    Shall an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance provisions for downtown Berkeley be adopted to: establish new requirements for new buildings over 60 feet; eliminate current historic resource determination for Green Pathway projects; establish a Civic Center Historic District overlay; amend LEED requirements; change parking requirements; restrict some permitted uses; change prevailing-wage requirements for workers in specified categories; and reduce hours of operation for businesses selling or serving alcohol?

    Measure S Redistricting: City Council Proposal -- City of Berkeley (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 21240 / 63.81% Yes votes ...... 12048 / 36.19% No votes
    Shall Ordinance No. 7,320-N.S. authorizing the adjustment of Berkeley City Council district boundaries pursuant to Section 9, Article V of the Berkeley City Charter, to equalize population in the districts as a result of population changes reflected in the 2010 decennial federal census be adopted?

    Measure T Let Dublin Decide Initiative -- City of Dublin (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 1642 / 16.20% Yes votes ...... 8494 / 83.80% No votes
    Shall an ordinance be adopted that directs the City to pursue annexation of an area called Doolan Canyon, beyond the City's adopted urban limit line and immediately east of the current city limits and consisting of approximately 1,650 acres of primarily agricultural and open space lands; and would allow the City Council to approve future development in that area without further voter approval, but only after it approves a comprehensive plan incorporating specified development restrictions?

    Measure U Emeryville Charter Adoption -- City of Emeryville (Charter City Referendum - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 1314 / 57.61% Yes votes ...... 967 / 42.39% No votes
    To enhance local control over funding essential city services, shall the City of Emeryville Charter be adopted to establish Emeryville as a charter city with the ability to adopt a local real property transfer tax, subject to voter approval? The City Council's powers otherwise remain unchanged and are limited by State general law, and any other powers as a charter city would have to be approved by the voters.

    Measure V Real Property Transfer Tax -- City of Emeryville (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 1353 / 59.50% Yes votes ...... 921 / 40.50% No votes
    To ensure funding to maintain essential city services such as: police, fire and emergency services protection; street, sewer and storm drain maintenance; park and open space development and maintenance; bike and pedestrian safety; child care and programs for youth and seniors, shall the City of Emeryville adopt a Real Property Transfer Tax paid only by buyers and sellers of property at the time of sale with all funds benefiting Emeryville?

    Measure W Limit Future Mayor/Council Salary Increases -- City of Livermore (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 16848 / 80.06% Yes votes ...... 4195 / 19.94% No votes
    Shall the ordinance restricting future increases in the monthly compensation for the mayor and council members to the lesser of either the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco Bay Area from the prior election cycle or 5% of the then existing compensation be adopted?

    Measure X No Health/Welfare Benefits for Mayor/Council -- City of Livermore (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 14914 / 71.16% Yes votes ...... 6043 / 28.84% No votes
    Shall the ordinance that prohibits the City from paying for the mayor and council members to participate in the health benefits provided to City employees be adopted?

    Measure Y Utility tax extension -- City of Newark (2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 5655 / 74.99% Yes votes ...... 1886 / 25.01% No votes
    "To maintain critical City services, including neighborhood patrols, crime prevention, anti-drug/ gang-prevention programs, 9-1-1 emergency response, fire protection services, City streets, repairing potholes, keeping the Senior Center open, maintaining school police officers, parks/ recreation programs, and other city services, shall the City of Newark extend the existing, voter-approved utility users tax for 5 years, reducing the rate from 3.5 to 3.25, exempting seniors and low- income residents, requiring independent audits, with no money for Sacramento?" YESINO?

    Measure Z Fund police, fire and violence prevention services -- City of Oakland (Parcel Tax & Parking Tax Surcharge - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 75556 / 77.49% Yes votes ...... 21946 / 22.51% No votes
    Without increasing current tax rates, to reduce gun violence, robberies, and homicides, improve 9-1-1 response times and support at-risk youth/young adults, shall the City provide improved police, fire and emergency response services and proven community programs, including dropout prevention, crisis intervention, and job training/placement, by continuing to collect a parking tax surcharge and a parcel tax for 10 years subject to annual performance and financial audits monitored by a citizens oversight committee?

    Measure BB Transportation Sales Tax Measure -- Alameda County (2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 240557 / 70.76% Yes votes ...... 99417 / 29.24% No votes
    Shall voters authorize implementing the Alameda County 30 year Transportation Expenditure Plan to: Expand and modernize BART in Alameda County; Improve transit connections to jobs and schools; Fix roads, improve highways and increase bicycle and pedestrian safety; Reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality; and Keep senior, student, and disabled fares affordable?

    Approval augments by ½ cent and extends the existing County sales tax, with independent oversight and audits. All money will benefit local residents.

    Measure CC Increase the Public Ethics Commission's Independence, Enforcement Authority, and Responsibilities -- City of Oakland (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 65738 / 73.92% Yes votes ...... 23190 / 26.08% No votes
    Shall the Charter of the City of Oakland be amended to provide the Public Ethics Commission greater independence, broader enforcement authority, powers and responsibilities, and minimum budget for staff to enforce compliance with ethics-related laws and requirements?

    Measure DD Independent Redistricting Commission -- City of Oakland (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 53493 / 61.45% Yes votes ...... 33561 / 38.55% No votes
    Shall the Charter of the City of Oakland be amended to transfer to a 13-member independent redistricting commission the City Council's authority to redraw the district boundary lines for the City Council and Oakland Unified School District?

    Measure EE Oalkand Municipal Employees Retirement System -- City of Oakland (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 62256 / 73.59% Yes votes ...... 22346 / 26.41% No votes
    Shall the Charter of the City of Oakland be amended to authorize the City Council to adopt an ordinance by a 4/5 vote, that would eliminate the costs of administering the Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System ("OMERS") by purchasing annuities to pay all retirement benefits due to OMERS retirees and beneficiaries, provided the City holds all remaining OMERS assets in a trust for the benefit of retirees and beneficiaries until all benefits have been paid?

    Measure FF Minimum Wage -- City of Oakland (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 77183 / 81.77% Yes votes ...... 17204 / 18.23% No votes
    Shall Oakland's Municipal Code Be Amended To: (1) Establish A Citywide Minimum Hourly Wage Of $12.25, To Be Increased Annually To Address Inflation; (2) Require Employers To Provide Employees Paid Sick Leave; (3) Require That Hotel, Restaurant And Banquet Facility Operators And Employers Pay Service Charges They Collect To Employees Providing Those Services; And (4) Provide Employees The Right To Bring An Action Against Employers To Enforce And Seek Remedies For Violation Of This Ordinance?

    Measure GG Change Election Date from February to November -- City Of Piedmont (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 4326 / 95.12% Yes votes ...... 222 / 4.88% No votes
    Shall Sections 2.01(D) and 8.01 and Section 7.05 of the Charter of the City of Piedmont be amended to conform the date of the City's General Municipal Election with the date of the statewide General Election in November; and conform the annual selection of officers of the Board of Education to the requirements of the California Education Code, respectively as more specifically set forth in Resolution 71-14 which is on file with the Piedmont City Clerk?

    Measure HH Protect/Maintain Local Services -- City of San Leandro (Sales Tax - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 10452 / 64.45% Yes votes ...... 5764 / 35.55% No votes
    To protect/maintain local services, including: 911 emergency response; neighborhood police patrols/anti-gang enforcement; library programs for children, adults/families; after school programs for children/teens including homework assistance/reading programs; school police officers/crossing guards; repairing potholes/maintaining residential streets; and other City services, shall the City of San Leandro extend Measure Z and set the sales tax at 1/2 cent for 30 years, with citizens oversight, annual audits, all funds for San Leandro, no funds for Sacramento?

    Measure II Change Date to Appoint Vice Mayor -- City of San Leandro (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 10542 / 71.88% Yes votes ...... 4125 / 28.12% No votes
    Shall the City of San Leandro Charter be amended to provide that the City Council, at its first regular meeting in January of each year, shall designate one of its members Vice Mayor, to serve for a period of one year and until a successor is elected and qualified?

    Measure JJ Extend Measure AA Sales Tax -- City of Union City (Majority Approval Required)
    Pass: 8920 / 73.74% Yes votes ...... 3177 / 26.26% No votes
    To prevent severe cuts to, and maintain essential services such as police, fire, paramedic, library, streets, parks and other services, shall Union City adopt an Ordinance extending the existing voter approved Measure AA sales tax with no increase in tax rate, requiring a citizen's oversight committee, annual independent audits, and all funds for Union City and no funds for the State of California? YES NO

    Measure KK The Union City Flatlands Development Initiative -- City of Union City (Initiative - Majority Approval Required)
    Fail: 4293 / 34.15% Yes votes ...... 8277 / 65.85% No votes
    Shall an ordinance be adopted that amends Union City's General Plan and Hillside Area Plan to permit development of 63 acres of land owned by the Masons of California, located to the Northeast of Mission Boulevard, subject to all required entitlement processes and environmental review, and move the Hillside Area Plan boundary to accommodate new senior housing and health care facilities, low-density single family residences, retail space, parks, open space, trails and a community garden? YES NO

    Measure LL Preserve Funding for Albany Schools Act of 2014 -- Albany Unified School District (Special Parcel Tax - 2/3 Approval Required)
    Pass: 4875 / 84.07% Yes votes ...... 924 / 15.93% No votes
    To maintain excellent schools; preserve funding for science, art, music, library services, and reading and math support; attract and retain exceptional teachers and counselors; limit class sizes; and keep schools safe and technology and textbooks up-to-date; shall Albany Unified School District replace an expiring $159/year parcel tax with a temporary, six-year parcel tax of $278/year, with senior and SSI/SSDI exemptions, adjustments for inflation, independent audits, and all funds staying local to benefit Albany students?

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