Impacting Climate-Resilience Through Local Policy
Each election, we assess ballots throughout the region that will have significant impacts on our environment and communities. This thorough assessment informs the Greenbelt Alliance Voter Guide, which includes our recommendations for your vote on important open space, housing, and other climate-related measures that will create thriving, resilient communities better prepared for climate change. Here are the results.
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure J passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure renews voter-approved protections that shield the city’s hillsides from inappropriate development and …
Measure H in 2016 created an UGB for the City of Gilroy, protecting thousands of acres of threatened natural and agricultural lands from sprawl development. …
California’s 2016 legislative session ended on September 30th with many successes for Greenbelt Alliance’s endorsements, but also with some disappointments. Here’s an overview:
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UPDATE: We are happy to report that Measure M did not pass in the November 2016 election.
Measure M is a poorly conceived initiative that would …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure K passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure protects parks and open space by requiring a two-thirds public vote to …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure F1 passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure authorizes a $250 million bond for repair and maintenance of local parks …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure B passed in the November 2016 election!
Measure B establishes a new ½ cent sales tax to improve transit, make streets …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure N1 passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure removes outdated parking requirements to make the city more affordable, reduce air …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure KK passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure would raise $600 million for street repair, affordable homes, and other essential …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure C1 passed in the November 2016 election!
This measure preserves essential local transit service by extending an existing parcel tax for …
UPDATE: Unfortunately Measure D did not pass in the Nov. 2016 election.
Measure D is a smart proposal to create a walkable, transit-friendly town center with …
UPDATE: We’re excited that Measure RR passed in the November 2016 election!
Measure RR raises $3.5 billion to help keep BART safe and reliable, reduce crowding, …