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a. Receive a presentation on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot propositions and consider supporting or opposing them per the recommendations of the Legislative Committee;
b. Provide other direction to staff as necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot propositions and consider supporting or opposing them per the recommendations of the Legislative Committee;
b. Provide other direction to staff as necessary.
SUMMARY:
The following (6) ballot initiatives were considered by the Legislative Committee to have an impact on county operations:
· Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
· Proposition 2: Save for California’s Future Act
· Proposition 3: Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes
· Proposition 37: Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes
· Proposition 39: Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification Requirements
· Proposition 43: Local Taxes: Limitations
DISCUSSION:
The following ballot propositions will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Legislative Committee recommends the Board of Supervisors consider supporting or opposing the following ballot initiatives as a full board:
Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
This measure is a legislatively referred bond measure that would authorize $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing and veteran home loan programs.
Legislative Committee recommendation: Support
Proposition 2: Save for California’s Future Act
This measure, called the Save for California’s Future Act, would double the cap on California’s rainy day fund from 10% to 20% of annual tax revenue, allowing the state to save more during strong economic years to protect essential services in downturns.
Legislative Committee recommendation: Support
Proposition 3: Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes
This measure would make...
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