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.”
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.”
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