Local measures
Berkeley Measure W
Charter Amendment
6 of 7 Berkeley voter guides recommend Yes on Berkeley Measure W, as of October 10, 2026.
Yes 86%
7 guides
Yes6No1
Yes6 guides
Reasons
“Measure W is a noncontroversial measure that makes administrative changes to the charter.”
“Investing in Berkeley’s public financing of campaign system expands opportunities and helps to reduce the outsized influence Big Money has in our political system.”
League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville · Source
No1 guide
Reasons
“Makes many changes relating to local elections and public administration, but also increases the cost to run for city office and increases use of tax dollars to fund political campaigns.”
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