Hi John,

The California Legislature has called a statewide special election that will take place on Tuesday, November 4, which means it’s time for all of us to get informed, check our registration statuses, and make a plan to VOTE!

Voters in some Bay Area cities and counties will also have an important opportunity this election to support more affordable housing and other essential services. Several regions have proposed measures designed to protect access to healthcare, including for tens of thousands of affordable housing residents; build more affordable homes; and address homelessness.

When it comes to electoral outcomes, everyone's voice matters. Keep scrolling to see our electoral endorsements and how they can impact our communities for the better.

Santa Clara County 🌇

Santa Clara’s Measure A

Our position: Support

Why NPH Supports Measure A: Measure A is a local, five-year ⅝-cent sales tax that would generate $330 million annually to protect healthcare access in Santa Clara County.

It's a temporary but essential response to massive federal healthcare cuts that threaten to shut down emergency rooms, trauma centers and local clinics. Measure A ensures that every dollar stays in Santa Clara County, with strict independent audits and oversight to keep lifesaving care available for everyone. While revenues will go into the general fund, the purpose of the sales tax is to make up for the loss of federal funding under HR 1, including the loss of Medicaid funds, and to stabilize the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system. This measure will protect essential access to healthcare for Santa Clara County community members, including tens of thousands of affordable housing residents who depend on quality healthcare to thrive.

→ Learn more! Check out the Yes on Measure A website and the Santa Clara County Voter Guide.

Santa Cruz County 🏄

Santa Cruz’s Measure C

Our position: Support

Why NPH Supports Measure C:

Measure C (Workforce Housing Affordability Act of 2025) would make it easier for teachers, healthcare workers, service workers and other essential workers to afford housing nearby, closer to work that supports our community. The measure is a voter-led initiative proposed by Housing Santa Cruz County. The two-part measure would establish a parcel tax of $96/parcel with exemptions, and a transfer tax on properties valued greater than $1.8 million. The measure would raise an estimated $5 million annually and would sunset after 20 years. 87% of revenues would be dedicated to affordable housing programs and projects, 10% would be dedicated to homelessness prevention, and a maximum of 3% could be used for community oversight and administrative expenses in implementation.

→ Learn more! Check out the Yes on Measure C website and the Santa Cruz County Voter Guide.

Santa Cruz’s Measure B

Our position: Oppose

Why NPH Opposes Measure B: Measure B (Workforce Housing and Climate Protection Act of 2025) is a voter-led initiative proposed by the Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors, introduced with the intention to compete with Measure C and reduce its chance of passage. Measure B would establish a parcel tax of $50/parcel with exemptions and a lower-rate property transfer tax, which would only apply to properties valued above $4 million. The measure would raise an estimated $1-2 million per year. 87% of revenues would be dedicated to a) affordable housing and b) repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf and other roads and city facilities impacted, or anticipated to be impacted, by climate change. 10% would be dedicated to homelessness prevention, and a maximum of 3% would be dedicated to community oversight and administrative expenses. These taxes would sunset after 10 years. View Santa Cruz County info on Measure B. (If both Measure B and C are approved by a simple majority of voters, the measure that receives a greater number of votes will take effect.)

Marin County 🌉

Sausalito’s Measures J & K

Our position: Support

Why NPH Supports Measures J & K: Measure J would approve the rezoning of 12 commercial lots identified as opportunities for housing development in the city’s Amended Housing Element. Measure K would rezone a two-acre portion of the City-owned Martin Luther King Jr. property, which is identified as an opportunity site for housing development in the Amended Housing Element, to allow for 50 units of senior housing. To remain in compliance with state housing law, Sausalito must approve both rezonings.

→ Learn more! Check out the Marin County Voter Guide.

Thank you for getting registered, getting up to speed, and getting ready to vote by November 4!

Onward,

Bill Barnes,
NPH Director of Campaigns & Community Engagement