Local measures

Newark Measure DD

Newark Essential Services Protection Measure

3 of 4 Alameda County voter guides recommend Yes on Newark Measure DD, as of October 10, 2026.

Yes 75%

4 guides

Yes3No1

Yes3 guides

Reasons

  • “Measure DD would implement a business tax increase of up to 0.3% on gross receipts to raise an estimated $6 million annually to fund police/fire services, street infrastructure, and weather emergency preparedness. The tax restructuring would also lower taxes for smaller businesses.”

    Silicon Valley DSA · Source

No1 guide

Reasons

  • “Imposes a new costly sales tax despite that will destroy jobs to simply support more massive levels of wasteful spending by the city.”

    Reform California · Source

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