State Ballot Proposition Positions

At a glance

• What: Two resolutions from the Office of the Mayor and President Jenkins on measures for the November 3, 2026 general election. Support for Proposition 1, which would authorize $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs (file 27-0142). Opposition to Proposition 43, which would amend the California Constitution to raise the vote needed to approve local special taxes from a majority to two thirds (27-0143).
• Where it stands: Resolved. Both were adopted October 20 on the consent calendar, 6 to 0 (Gallo and Jenkins excused). The minutes record no separate debate.

Sources

• City Council minutes (draft), October 20, 2026: https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2026/10/9597_M___Concurrent_Meeting_of_the_Oakland_Redevelopment_Successor_Agency_and_the_City_Council_26-10-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-10-20 City Council

Council adopted the resolution supporting Proposition 1 and the resolution opposing Proposition 43 on the consent calendar.

2026-10-08 - Rules & Legislation Committee

• Resolutions supporting Proposition 1 and opposing Proposition 43 were sent to the full Council before the November 3 election.