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San Mateo County is one of 58 California counties. The Office of the San Mateo County Registrar of Voters is responsible for the conduct of elections in the county, including elections on local ballot measures for all municipalities and school districts.

2025

See also: California 2025 local ballot measures

March 4

• San Mateo County, California, Allow Board of Supervisors to Remove Elected Sheriff for Cause Amendment (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to allow the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to remove the elected sheriff from office for cause through a four-fifths (4 of 5) vote. The amendment would expire on December 31, 2028.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment, meaning the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors would continue to lack the power to remove the elected sheriff from office for cause.

2024

See also: California 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

• Bayshore Elementary School District, California, Measure HH, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Bayshore Elementary School District to issue $12.5 million in bonds and levy $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Bayshore Elementary School District to issue $12.5 million in bonds and levy $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Belmont, California, Measure DD, Business License Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported simplifying the City of Belmont's business license tax structure and lowering most rates, generating approximately $1.3 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed simplifying the City of Belmont's business license tax structure and lowering most rates, generating approximately $1.3 million annually.

• Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, California, Measure P, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District to issue $171,000,000 in bonds and levy $29 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District to issue $171,000,000 in bonds and levy $29 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Broadmoor Police Protection District, California, Measure I, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported establishing a special parcel tax for Broadmoor Police Protection District, raising approximately $700,000 annually for police protection.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a special parcel tax for Broadmoor Police Protection District, raising approximately $700,000 annually for police protection.

• Burlingame School District, California, Measure GG, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Burlingame School District to levy $0.14 per building square foot for 8 years, capped at $2,500 per parcel and providing $3,600,000 annually.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Burlingame School District to levy $0.14 per building square foot for 8 years, capped at $2,500 per parcel and providing $3,600,000 annually.

• Cabrillo Unified School District, California, Measure K, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Cabrillo Unified School District to issue $153,400,000 in bonds and levy below $55 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Cabrillo Unified School District to issue $153,400,000 in bonds and levy below $55 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Cabrillo Unified School District, California, Measure N, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Cabrillo Unified School District to levy $198 per parcel for 8 years, raising $2.14 million annually for schools and staff.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Cabrillo Unified School District to levy $198 per parcel for 8 years, raising $2.14 million annually for schools and staff.

• Colma, California, Measure AA, Use Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a 1/2¢ sales tax for the Town of Colma, raising approximately $2.3 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a 1/2¢ sales tax for the Town of Colma, raising approximately $2.3 million annually.

• East Palo Alto, California, Measure JJ, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending East Palo Alto's parcel tax ordinance to fund housing programs, raising $1.45 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed amending East Palo Alto's parcel tax ordinance to fund housing programs, raising $1.45 million annually.

• Foster City, California, Measure V, Business License Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending Foster City's business license tax to vary between $0.75 and $3.00 per $1,000 of gross receipts, raising $1.4 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed amending Foster City's business license tax to vary between $0.75 and $3.00 per $1,000 of gross receipts, raising $1.4 million annually.

• Half Moon Bay, California, Measure R, Sales Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a half-cent sales tax for the City of Half Moon Bay, raising approximately $2.0 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a half-cent sales tax for the City of Half Moon Bay, raising approximately $2.0 million annually.

• Jefferson Union High School District, California, Measure Z, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Jefferson Union High School District to levy $95 per parcel for 10 years, raising $3.3 million annually for schools and staff.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Jefferson Union High School District to levy $95 per parcel for 10 years, raising $3.3 million annually for schools and staff.

• Menlo Park, California, Measure CC, Transient Occupancy Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported raising the transient occupancy tax for the City of Menlo Park from 12% to 15.5%, raising approximately $3.6 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed raising the transient occupancy tax for the City of Menlo Park from 12% to 15.5%, raising approximately $3.6 million annually.

• Menlo Park City School District, California, Measure U, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Menlo Park City School District to issue $123.6 million in bonds and levy approximately $18.60 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Menlo Park City School District to issue $123.6 million in bonds and levy approximately $18.60 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Millbrae, California, Measure FF, Term Limits Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported updating the City of Millbrae's term limit ordinance to limit City Council members to three successive four-year terms.

A "no" vote opposed updating the City of Millbrae's term limit ordinance to limit City Council members to three successive four-year terms.

• Millbrae Elementary School District, California, Measure J, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Millbrae Elementary School District to issue $95,000,000 in bonds and levy $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Millbrae Elementary School District to issue $95,000,000 in bonds and levy $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding.

• Pacifica, California, Measure M, Transient Occupancy Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported updating Pacifica's transient occupancy tax to 15%, raising approximately $720,000 annually.

A "no" vote opposed updating Pacifica's transient occupancy tax to 15%, raising approximately $720,000 annually.

• Pacifica School District, California, Measure EE, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pacifica School District to levy $98 per parcel for 8 years, raising $1.1 million annually for schools and staff.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pacifica School District to levy $98 per parcel for 8 years, raising $1.1 million annually for schools and staff.

• Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council, California, Measure II, Council Size Reduction Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported reducing the Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council size from thirteen to five council members.

A "no" vote opposed reducing the Pescadero Municipal Advisory Council size from thirteen to five council members.

• Ravenswood City School District, California, Measure S, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Ravenswood City School District to levy $434 per parcel for 8 years, raising $2.7 million annually for education programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Ravenswood City School District to levy $434 per parcel for 8 years, raising $2.7 million annually for education programs.

• Redwood City, California, Measure BB, Business License Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the annual business license tax, which consists of a $90 annual registration fee for each business and an incremental rate ranging from $10 to $250 per employee depending on the type of business with revenue dedicated to maintain general city services.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the annual business license tax, which consists of a $90 annual registration fee for each business and an incremental rate ranging from $10 to $250 per employee depending on the type of business with revenue dedicated to maintain general city services.

• San Bruno, California, Measure Q, Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the City of San Bruno to issue $102.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while the bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the City of San Bruno to issue $102.0 million in bonds and enact a property tax, estimated at $30 per $100,000 of assessed value, while the bonds are outstanding.

• San Bruno Park School District, California, Measure O, Term Limits Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported limiting the San Bruno Park School District Board of Education members to serving no more than three consecutive terms.

A "no" vote opposed limiting the San Bruno Park School District Board of Education members to serving no more than three consecutive terms.

• San Bruno Park School District, California, Measure X, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the San Bruno Park School District to levy $68 per parcel for 8 years, generating $730,000 annually for schools and staff.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the San Bruno Park School District to levy $68 per parcel for 8 years, generating $730,000 annually for schools and staff.

• San Carlos, California, Measure L, Appointed Treasurer Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported appointing the City Treasurer of San Carlos instead of electing the position.

A "no" vote opposed appointing the City Treasurer of San Carlos instead of electing the position.

• San Mateo, California, Measure T, City General Plan Amendment Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the City of San Mateo's General Plan to allow for more affordable housing without raising taxes.

A "no" vote opposed amending the City of San Mateo's General Plan to allow for more affordable housing without raising taxes.

• South San Francisco, California, Measure W, Business License Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported modernizing the City of South San Francisco's business license tax, raising approximately $2.6 million annually.

A "no" vote opposed modernizing the City of South San Francisco's business license tax, raising approximately $2.6 million annually.

• Woodside Elementary School District, California, Measure Y, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported extending Woodside Elementary School District's existing parcel tax at $366.66 per parcel for 12 years, raising approximately $392,000 annually.

A "no" vote opposed extending Woodside Elementary School District's existing parcel tax at $366.66 per parcel for 12 years, raising approximately $392,000 annually.

March 5

• Jefferson Elementary School District, California, Measure C, Parcel Tax Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing for nine years an annual parcel tax of $88 per parcel, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire without being replaced.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing for nine years an annual parcel tax of $88 per parcel, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire without being replaced.

• Pacifica School District, California, Measure G, Bond Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Pacifica School District to issue up to $70 million in bonds, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, with the bond revenue going to improving schools, ensuring access for students with disabilities, and constructing local affordable housing for teachers and staff.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Pacifica School District to issue up to $70 million in bonds, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, with the bond revenue going to improving schools, ensuring access for students with disabilities, and constructing local affordable housing for teachers and staff.

• San Carlos School District, California, Measure H, Bond Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the San Carlos School District to issue up to $176 million in bonds, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, with the bond revenue going to improving schools.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the San Carlos School District to issue up to $176 million in bonds, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, with the bond revenue going to improving schools.

• San Mateo County Services Area No. 1, California, Measure B, Parcel Tax Renewal Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing for four years an existing annual parcel tax of $65 per parcel for the purpose of extended police and structural fire protection services.

A "no" vote opposed renewing for four years an existing annual parcel tax of $65 per parcel for the purpose of extended police and structural fire protection services.

• Woodside Elementary School District, California, Measure E, Bond Measure (March 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Woodside Elementary School District to issue up to $36 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to repairing and improving schools, classrooms, and facilities, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Woodside Elementary School District to issue up to $36 million in bonds, with the bond revenue going to repairing and improving schools, classrooms, and facilities, levying $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

2023

See also: California 2023 local ballot measures

May 2

• Millbrae School District, California, Measure A, School Parcel Tax Renewal Measure (May 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the current tax at a rate of $97 per parcel per year to a rate of $125 per parcel per year for nine years.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the current tax at a rate of $97 per parcel per year to a rate of $125 per parcel per year for nine years, and if not renewed, the current measure will expire.

2022

See also: California 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Bayshore Elementary School District, California, Measure M, Parcel Tax Renewal Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the parcel tax of $96 per parcel for eight years, thereby raising approximately $160,000 per year for the Bayshore Elementary School District.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the parcel tax of $96 per parcel for eight years, thereby allowing the parcel tax to expire.

• Belmont, California, Measure K, Hotel Tax (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported raising the hotel tax to 14%, with revenue going to general city services.

A "no" vote opposed raising the hotel tax to 14%, with revenue going to general city services.

• Brisbane, California, Measure O, Hotel Business License Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a hotel business license tax of $2.50 per room for each day such room is rented, the revenue going towards general municipal purposes.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a hotel business license tax of $2.50 per room for each day such room is rented, the revenue going towards general municipal purposes.

• Brisbane, California, Measure U, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a $0.005 sales tax to fund city services and facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a $0.005 sales tax to fund city services and facilities.

• Burlingame, California, Measure X, Business Licensing Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported updating Burlingame's business licensing, with rates ranging from $200 to $750 and 5% of gross receipts for non-storefront marijuana businesses, with revenue funding city services.

A "no" vote opposed updating Burlingame's business licensing.

• East Palo Alto, California, Measure L, Residential Rental Property Business Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported raising the East Palo Alto business tax to 2.5% of gross receipts for all residential units.

A "no" vote opposed raising the East Palo Alto business tax to 2.5% of gross receipts for all residential units.

• La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, California, Measure R, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District to issue $15 million in bonds to repair and modernize school facilities and infrastructure, levying approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District to issue $15 million in bonds to repair and modernize school facilities and infrastructure, levying approximately $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• Menlo Park, California, Measure V, Zoning Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported adopting a measure that prohibits the City Council from re-zoning or re-designating certain properties that were zoned and designated for single family detached homes.

A "no" vote opposed adopting a measure that prohibits the City Council from re-zoning or re-designating certain properties that were zoned and designated for single family detached homes.

• Millbrae, California, Measure N, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the existing Millbrae hotel tax from 12% to 14%, with revenue going to general city services.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the existing Millbrae hotel tax from 12% to 14%, with revenue going to general city services.

• Pacifica, California, Measure Q, Fireworks Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported prohibiting the ignition, use, discharge, or sale of all state-designated Safe and Sane fireworks in Pacifica.

A "no" vote opposed prohibiting the ignition, use, discharge, or sale of all state-designated Safe and Sane fireworks in Pacifica.

• Pacifica, California, Measure Y, Sales Tax Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a $0.005 sales tax for general government use and to fund city services.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a $0.005 sales tax for general government use and to fund city services.

• Redwood City, California, Measure P, Mayoral Term Charter Amendment Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported shortening the term of mayor from two years to one year in order to allow more councilmembers to serve as mayor during their tenure on City Council.

A "no" vote opposed shortening the term of mayor from two years to one year.

• Redwood City, California, Measure Z, Election Procedures Charter Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the Redwood City Charter to align the date of the Redwood City General Municipal election with the statewide general election date, clarify the date by which Redwood City elections must be certified and City councilmembers sworn in, and provide for the election of City councilmembers by-district in order to comply with state law.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Redwood City Charter to align the date of the Redwood City General Municipal election with the statewide general election date, clarify the date by which Redwood City elections must be certified and City councilmembers sworn in, and provide for the election of City councilmembers by-district in order to comply with state law.

• Redwood City Elementary School District, California, Measure S, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Redwood City Elementary School District to issue $298 million in bonds by repairing and upgrading classrooms and labs, upgrading infrastructure, and making safety/security improvements, levying $24 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Redwood City Elementary School District to issue $298 million in bonds by repairing and upgrading classrooms and labs, upgrading infrastructure, and making safety/security improvements, levying $24 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• San Bruno, California, Measure BB, Mayor and City Council Term Limit Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported limiting service on the City Council or as Mayor to no more than 12 consecutive years.

A "no" vote opposed limiting service on the City Council or as Mayor to no more than 12 consecutive years.

• San Mateo, California, Measure CC, Transfer Tax on Property Sales of $10 Million or More Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing San Mateo's existing transfer tax on property sales of $10 million or more from 0.5% to 1.5%, with the revenue used to fund general services.

A "no" vote opposed increasing San Mateo's existing transfer tax on property sales of $10 million or more from 0.5% to 1.5%, with the revenue used to fund general services.

• Sequoia Union High School District, California, Measure W, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Sequoia Union High School District to issue $591 million in bonds to repair and upgrade the infrastructure and classrooms of local high schools, levying $14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Sequoia Union High School District to issue $591 million in bonds to repair and upgrade the infrastructure and classrooms of local high schools, levying $14 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• South San Francisco, California, Measure AA, Affordable Housing Authorization Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing South San Francisco to develop, construct, and acquire affordable, decent, and safe rental housing for low-income people, in an amount up to 1% of the total number of existing housing units in the South San Francisco for an 8 year period.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing South San Francisco to develop, construct, and acquire affordable, decent, and safe rental housing for low-income people.

• South San Francisco, Measure DD, Tax Parcel Initiative (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing an annual parcel tax of $2.50 per square foot of parcel size on commercial office parcels, with revenue going towards funding early learning and childcare of families living and working in the South San Francisco Unified School District.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing an annual parcel tax of $2.50 per square foot of parcel size on commercial office parcels.

• South San Francisco Unified School District, California, Measure T, Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the South San Francisco Unified School District to issue $436 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund modernizing classrooms, making safety and security improvements, and constructing local affordable rental housing for teachers and staff, and levying $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the South San Francisco Unified School District to issue $436 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund modernizing classrooms, making safety and security improvements, and constructing local affordable rental housing for teachers and staff, and levying $60 per $100,000 in assessed value.

2021

See also: California 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

• Menlo Park City School District, California, Measure B, Education Parcel Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing for 12 years an annual parcel tax of $598 per parcel to replace an existing parcel tax, thereby generating an estimated $4,600,000 per year to fund the Menlo Park City School District.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing for 12 years an annual parcel tax of $598 per parcel, thereby allowing the existing parcel tax to expire without being replaced.

• Woodside, California, Measure A, Parking Space Zoning Issue (November 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported adopting an initiative to allow for parking access on residentially zone properties that are used for the promotion of culture and arts or are Assessor's Parcel No. 072-162-350, which is located behind Canada Corners.

A “no” vote opposed adopting an initiative to allow for parking access on residentially zone properties that are used for the promotion of culture and arts or are Assessor's Parcel No. 072-162-350, which is located behind Canada Corners.

May 4

• Portola Valley School District, California, Measure S, Parcel Tax (May 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to impose for eight years a parcel tax of $471 per parcel, raising an estimated $997,000 per year in revenue and replacing the existing $581 parcel tax set to expire on June 30, 2021.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to impose for eight years a parcel tax of $471 per parcel, thereby allowing the existing $581 parcel tax to expire on June 30, 2021, without being replaced.

2020

November 3

See also: November 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• Caltrain, California, Proposition RR, Rail Service Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.125% for 30 years generating an estimated $100 million per year for the Caltrain rail service, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in San Francisco from 8.5% to 8.625%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.125% generating an estimated $100 million per year for 30 years with funds dedicated to the Caltrain rail service, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in San Francisco at 8.5%.

• Daly City, California, Measure Q, Sales Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $6 million per year for city services for emergency response, local businesses, homelessness, seniors, natural disasters, and public health, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Daly City from 9.25% to 9.75%.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.5% generating an estimated $6 million per year for city services for emergency response, local businesses, homelessness, seniors, natural disasters, and public health, thereby leaving the existing total sales tax rate in Daly City at 9.25%.

• East Palo Alto, California, Measure V, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 13% on January 1, 2022 and to 14% on January 1, 2023, generating an estimated $195,000 the first year and $390,000 per year thereafter to fund affordable housing.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 13% on January 1, 2022 and to 14% on January 1, 2023, generating an estimated $195,000 the first year and $390,000 per year thereafter to fund affordable housing.

• Half Moon Bay, California, Measure U, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 14% on July 1, 2021 and to 15% on July 1, 2022, generating an estimated $1.5 million per year for city services including emergency response, disaster preparedness, support to local businesses, public health and safety.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 14% on July 1, 2021 and to 15% on July 1, 2022, generating an estimated $1.5 million per year for city services including emergency response, disaster preparedness, support to local businesses, public health and safety.

• Jefferson Union High School District, California, Measure Z, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Jefferson Union High School District to issue up to $163 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety, security, emergency communication and construction of classrooms and facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $27 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Jefferson Union High School District to issue up to $163 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund improvements to safety, security, emergency communication and construction of classrooms and facilities and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $27 per $100,000 in assessed value.

• San Bruno, California, Measure S, Marijuana Business Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a business license tax up to 10% on gross receipts generating no revenue until marijuana businesses are permitted within the city.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a business license tax up to 10% on gross receipts generating no revenue until marijuana businesses are permitted within the city.

• San Bruno, California, Measure X, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 14% generating an estimated $370,000 per year for city services including traffic and parking, public safety, emergency response, disaster response and parks.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase from 12% to 14% generating an estimated $370,000 per year for city services including traffic and parking, public safety, emergency response, disaster response and parks.

• San Mateo, California, Measure R, Building Regulations General Plan Amendment (November 2020):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a ten year extension to policies limiting building heights and intensities and authorizing the city council to approve increases to those limits in designated areas.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a ten year extension to policies limiting building heights and intensities and authorizing the city council to approve increases to those limits in designated areas.

• San Mateo, California, Measure W, Hotel Tax (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing a hotel tax increase to 14%, generating an estimated $1 million per year to fund city services including street repair, emergency services, traffic control, maintenance of parks and community facilities, and infrastructure.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing a hotel tax increase to 14%, generating an estimated $1 million per year to fund city services including street repair, emergency services, traffic control, maintenance of parks and community facilities, and infrastructure.

• San Mateo, California, Measure Y, Building Regulations General Plan Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported amending the general plan to maintain policies that limit building heights, residential densities, nonresidential building intensities, and housing requirements for residential projects for ten years.

A “no” vote opposed amending the general plan to maintain policies that limit building heights, residential densities, nonresidential building intensities, and housing requirements for residential projects for ten years.

• San Mateo-Foster City School District, California, Measure T, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the San Mateo-Foster City School District to issue up to $409 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund classroom upgrades, repair of bathrooms, roofs, plumbing, sewer, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, upgrades to technology for distance learning, and health and safety features and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the San Mateo-Foster City School District to issue up to $409 million in bonds with bond revenue going to fund classroom upgrades, repair of bathrooms, roofs, plumbing, sewer, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, upgrades to technology for distance learning, and health and safety features and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value.

June 23

See also: June 23, 2020 ballot measures in California

• San Mateo County Service Area No. 1, California, Measure Q, Police and Fire Parcel Tax (June 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to renew for four years an expiring parcel tax of $65 per parcel to fund police and fire protection services.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to renew for four years an expiring parcel tax of $65 per parcel to fund police and fire protection services, thereby allowing the tax to expire on June 30, 2020.

March 3

See also: March 3, 2020 ballot measures in California

• La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, California, Measure M, Parcel Tax Increase (March 2020) a
• Jefferson Union High School District, California, Measure J, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
• San Mateo Union High School District, California, Measure L, Bond Issue (March 2020) a
• San Carlos School District, California, Measure N, Parcel Tax Increase (March 2020) a
• Portola Valley School District, California, Measure P, Parcel Tax Renewal (March 2020) d
• Burlingame Elementary School District, California, Measure O, Bond Issue (March 2020) a

2019

See also: November 5, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Brisbane Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure C: Brisbane Liquid Storage Facility Business Tax a
• Measure E: Brisbane Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure G: San Bruno Sales Tax a
• Measure H: Redwood City School District Parcel Tax d
• Measure I: Cabrillo Unified School District a

May 7

See also: May 7, 2019 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: La Honda Road Territory Parcel Transfer a

2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure U: Jefferson Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure V: San Mateo-Foster City School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure W: San Mateo County Roads and Transit Sales Tax a
• Measure X: San Bruno Park School District Bond Issue a
• Measure Y: Jefferson Union High School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure Z: Portola Valley School District Bond Issue a
• Measure AA: Half Moon Bay Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure BB: Daly City Business License Tax Increase a
• Measure CC: Belmont City Clerk Office Change a
• Measure DD: Redwood City Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure EE: Half Moon Bay Marijuana Cultivation Advisory Question d
• Measure FF: South San Francisco Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure GG: Half Moon Bay Marijuana Nursery Regulation a
• Measure HH: East Palo Alto Commercial Office Space Parcel Tax a
• Measure II: Millbrae Recreation Center Restoration Bonds d
• Measure JJ: Brisbane Baylands Commercial and Residential Property Development a
• Measure KK: Belmont Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure LL: South San Francisco Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure MM: Half Moon Bay Commercial Manufacturing of Marijuana Products Advisory Question d
• Measure NN: San Carlos Marijuana Business Tax a
• Measure OO: Redwood City Charter Amendment Updates a
• Measure PP: Colma Hotel Tax a
• Measure QQ: San Carlos Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure RR: Redwood City Sales Tax a
• Measure SS: Half Moon Bay Retail Marijuana Sales Advisory Question d
• Measure TT: Foster City Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure UU: Daly City Marijuna Business Tax a
• Measure VV: Daly City Hotel Tax Increase a
• Measure WW: Belmont Office of the Treasurer Change a

June 5

See also: June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California

• Measure J: Jefferson Union High School District Teacher and Staff Housing Bond Issue a
• Measure K: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure L: Brisbane School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure M: Cabrillo Unified School District Bond Issue a
• Measure N: Millbrae School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure O: Pacifica School District Bond Issue a
• Measure P: Foster City Bond Issue a
• Measure Q: Ravenswood City School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure R: Las Lomitas Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure S: Ravenswood City School District Bond Issue a
• Measure T: Portola Valley Utility User Tax Reduction a

• Regional Measure 3: Bay Area "Traffic Relief Plan" Bridge Toll Increase a

2017

November 7

See also: November 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: San Mateo Election Date Charter Amendment a
• Measure C: Pacifica Rent Control Measure d
• Measure D: Brisbane Soil Recycling Business License Tax a
• Measure E: Brisbane Recycling Business License Tax a
• Measure F: Atherton Parcel Tax d
• Measure G: Pacifica Marijuana Operation Tax a
• Measure H: San Mateo Fiscal and Administrative Charter Amendment a
• Measure I: Burlingame Sales Tax a

June 6

See also: June 6, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure A: Atherton Town Center Funding a

April 4

See also: April 4, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure Z: Woodside Elementary School District Parcel Tax a

March 28

See also: March 28, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure Y: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Parcel Tax d

March 7

See also: March 7, 2017 ballot measures in California

• Measure X: Menlo Park City School District Parcel Tax a

2016

November 8

See also: November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure K: San Mateo County Sales Tax a
• Measure U: Redwood City School District Parcel Tax Renewal a
• Measure S: Bayshore Elementary School District Bond Issue a
• Measure M: Burlingame School District Bond Issue a
• Measure T: Jefferson Elementary School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure N: Pacifica Library Bond Issue d
• Measure R: Burlingame Rent Control d
• Measure W: Pacifica Rockaway Quarry Residential Development d
• Measure J: East Palo Alto Rent Control Law Revisions a
• Measure P: East Palo Alto Sales Tax a
• Measure O: East Palo Alto Landlord Tax a
• Measure Q: San Mateo Rent Control d
• Measure L: San Mateo Fire Protection Services Contracting Amendment a
• Measure I: Belmont Sales Tax a
• Measure V: Daly City Parcel Tax for Police and Fire Departments d

June 7

See also: June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure G: San Mateo County Service Area No. 1 Police and Fire Parcel Tax a
• Measure D: Pacifica School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure E: Jefferson Union High School District Parcel Tax a
• Measure H: Ravenswood City School District Bond Issue a
• Measure F: Half Moon Bay "Taxpayer Protection Act" Supermajority Approval of Bonds Initiative d

May 3

See also: May 3, 2016 ballot measures in California

• Measure B: Brisbane School District Parcel Tax and Gann Override a
• Measure A: Menlo Park City Elementary School District Parcel Tax Increase d
• Measure C: Menlo Park City School District Enrollment-Based Parcel Tax d

2015

November 3

See also: November 3, 2015 ballot measures in California

a Measure R: City of San Bruno Appointed Treasurer
a Measure U: City of San Bruno Appointed Clerk
a Measure S: City of San Mateo Sales Tax Continuation
a Measure T: Redwood City Elementary School District Bond Issue
d Measure V: City of San Carlos Black Mountain Park Bond Issue
a Measure W: City of South San Francisco Sales Tax
a Measure X: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Bond Issue
a Measure Y: Menlo Park Fire Protection District Appropriations Limit Gann Override

August 25

See also: August 25, 2015 ballot measures in California

a Measure Q: Merimont Territory School District Transfer

May 5

See also: May 5, 2015 ballot measures in California

a Measure P: San Carlos Elementary School District Parcel Tax Increase

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure K: Bayshore Elementary School District Parcel Tax
a Measure I: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Bond Issue
a Measure L: Burlingame Elementary School District Parcel Tax
a Measure J: Jefferson Union High School District Bond Issue
a Measure H: San Mateo County Community College District Bond Issue
d Measure O: City of Half Moon Bay Sales Tax
d Measure M: City of Menlo Park Amendment to Downtown Specific Plan
a Measure N: City of San Bruno "Downtown and Transit Corridors Economic Enhancement Initiative" Proposal

June 3

See also: June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: Sequoia Union High School District Bond Issue
a Measure B: Cabrillo Unified School District Parcel Tax
a Measure C: Bayshore Elementary School District Bond Issue
a Measure D: Woodside Elementary School District Bond Issue
d Measure E: City of Half Moon Bay Main Street Bridge Safety & Accessibility Act
a Measure F: City of Half Moon Bay Main Street Bridge Preservation Act
a Measure G: Granada Sanitary District Reorganization into Community Services District
a Measure AA: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Bond Issue and Property Tax (also in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties)

2013

November 5

See also: November 5, 2013 ballot measures in California

d Measure P: San Mateo-Foster City School District bond proposition
a Measure Q: Town of Portola Utility Users Tax
a Measure R: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District parcel tax
a Measure S: Las Lomitas Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure T: City of Brisbane Business License Tax
a Measure U: City of Foster City Business License Tax
d Measure V: City of Pacifica Utility Users Tax
a Measure W: Menlo Park City School District bond proposition
a Measure X: Town of Atherton parcel tax

May 7

See also: May 7, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Measure N: La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District parcel tax (link)
a Measure O: Portola Valley School District parcel tax

April 9

See also: April 9, 2013 ballot measures in California

a Coastside Fire Protection District: Michael Alifano recall
a Coastside Fire Protection District: Douglas Mackintosh recall
a Coastside Fire Protection District: Gary Riddell recall

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: San Mateo County Sales Tax Increase
a Measure B: San Mateo County Election of Supervisors Charter Amendment
d Measure C: San Mateo County Appointed Controller
a Measure D: Burlingame Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure E: Jefferson Union High School bond proposition
d Measure F: Atherton New Library in Holbrook-Palmer Park
d Measure G: San Bruno Park School District parcel tax
a Measure H: San Carlos Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure I: Jefferson Elementary School District bond proposition
a Measure J: Half Moon Bay Sales Tax Increase
a Measure K: Menlo Park Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure L: Atherton New Town Center
a Measure M: Atherton Little League Ball Field at Holbrook-Palmer Park

June 5

See also: June 5, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure S: Cabrillo Unified School District bond proposition
a Measure T: San Mateo County Car Rental Tax
d Measure U: San Mateo County Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure V: Portola Valley District Wayside II Road Maintenance Parcel Tax
a Measure W: Redwood City Elementary School District parcel tax
d Measure X: San Mateo County Commercial Parking Lot Tax
a Measure Y: Jefferson Union High School parcel tax
a Measure Z: Highlands Fire and Police Parcel Tax

May 8

See also: May 8, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure R: Fairmont Drive Transfer of Territory

April 10

See also: April 10, 2012 ballot measures in California

a Measure Q: Brisbane School District Parcel Tax

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Burlingame Elementary School District parcel tax
a Measure F: Menlo Park Fire Protection District Appropriations Limit
d Measure G: San Mateo Affordable Rental Housing General Plan Amendment
d Measure H: San Mateo Community College District bond proposition
a Measure I: Redwood City Hotel Tax
a Measure J: Brisbane Business Tax
a Measure K: Redwood City Rules Governing Sales of Property
a Measure L: Pacifica School District parcel tax
a Measure M: Redwood City Business Tax
a Measure N: Millbrae School District bond proposition
d Measure O: San Bruno Park School District bond proposition
a Measure P: Foster City Hotel Tax

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: San Carlos School District parcel tax
a Measure B: Ravenswood City School District parcel tax
d Measure C: Jefferson Union High School District parcel tax
a Measure D: Pacific Parc School Property Transfer

March 8

See also: March 8, 2011 ballot measures in California

a Measure W: Brisbane Elementary School District parcel tax

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 election in California

a Measure I: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District bond proposition
a Measure J: South San Francisco Unified School District bond proposition
d Measure K: City of Half Moon Bay Sales Tax Increase
a Measure L: City of Menlo Park Pension Reform Initiative
a Measure M: San Mateo County Vehicle Registration Fee
a Measure N: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District bond proposition
a Measure O: San Mateo Union High School District bond proposition
d Measure P: Jefferson Union High School parcel tax
a Measure Q: City of Colma Appointed City Treasurer
a Measure R: City of Pacifica Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure S: City of Half Moon Bay Timing of Elections
a Measure T: City of Menlo Park Vote on the Bohannon Project
a Measure U: San Mateo County Method of Filling Vacancies on the Board of Supervisors
a Measure V: City of Pacifica Term Limits

June 8

See also: June 8, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure E: Cabrillo Unified School District parcel tax
a Measure G: San Mateo Community College parcel tax
a Measure H: City of East Palo Alto Rent Control

May 4

See also: May 4, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure C: Menlo Park City School District parcel tax
a Measure D: Portola Valley School District parcel tax

March 2

Logo of the "Yes on Burlingame B" campaign

See also: March 2, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure B: Burlingame Elementary School District parcel tax

February 23

See also: February 23, 2010 ballot measures in California

a Measure A: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District parcel tax

2009

November 3

[[File:SFOATHW Homewood Suites by Hilton SFO Airport North home right.jpg|thumb|300px|Visitors to this Brisbane hotel will pay higher taxes because of the "yes" vote on Measure G

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in California

a Measure F: City of San Bruno Hotel Tax
a Measure G: City of Brisbane Hotel Tax
a Measure H: City of Burlingame Hotel Tax
a Measure I: City of Burlingame Appointed City Clerk
a Measure J: City of Millbrae Hotel Tax
a Measure K: City of Millbrae Appointed City Treasurer
a Measure L: City of San Mateo Sales Tax Increase
a Measure M: City of San Mateo Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure O: City of South San Francisco Hotel Tax Increase
a Measure P: Portola Valley Utility Users Tax
a Measure Q: Portola Valley Increase in Appropriations Limit
a Measure R: Portola Valley Appropriations for Open Space
a Measure S: Town of Atherton Parcel Tax
a Measure T: Town of Atherton Increase in Appropriations Limit
d Measure U: San Carlos Sales Tax Increase
a Measure V: San Carlos Appointed City Clerk
d Measure W: Foster City Rollback of Term Limits
a Measure X: Redwood City Creation of a Library Board
d Measure Y: Redwood City Business Tax Increase

June 2

See also: June 2, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure E: Redwood City Elementary Schools parcel tax

May 19

See also: May 19, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure D: City of Pacifica Sales Tax

May 5

See also: May 5, 2009 ballot measures in California

d Measure A: Jefferson Elementary School District parcel tax
a Measure B: San Carlos School District parcel tax
a Measure C: Woodside Elementary School District parcel tax

2008

November 4

See also: November 4, 2008 ballot measures in California

d Measure Q: County of San Mateo Parking Tax
d Measure R: County of San Mateo Vehicle Rental Tax
d Measure S: San Carlos School District parcel tax
a Measure T: City of Brisbane Business License Tax
a Measure U: Belmont-Redwood Shores School District parcel tax
d Measure V: Redwood City Cargill Salt Works Initiative
d Measure W: Redwood City Cargill Salt Works Referral
a Measure X: Millbrae School District bond proposition
a Measure Y: Bayshore Elementary School District parcel tax

June 3

See also: June 3, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure N: Pacifica School District parcel tax
d Measure O: San Mateo County Sales Tax for Parks
d Measure P: Millbrae Elementary School District parcel tax
a Measure Q: Half Moon Bay Hotel Tax Increase

February 5

See also: February 5, 2008 ballot measures in California

a Measure I: San Mateo County Service Area 1
a Measure J: Sequoia Union High School bond proposition
a Measure L: San Mateo-Foster City Schools bond proposition
a Measure M: Ravenswood City School District parcel tax

See also

• Local ballot measures, California

External links

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• Official election site of San Mateo County