Measure W Essential County Services Funding & Excess Tax Allocations
Alameda County, California
Summary
The county approved nearly $53 million in Measure W Home Together funds to support 10 affordable housing projects, creating hundreds of permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$52,950,000 committed from the Measure W Home Together Fund.
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness and local affordable housing developers.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Regular Meeting - Oct 27, 2026
Measure W dollars are funding two big Oakland projects — 53 units on Lake Park and 73 units on San Pablo — plus a Habitat for Humanity project that just welcomed 10 families into homes they own, backed by $2.5 million in Measure A1 funds.
Special Meeting - May 19, 2026
The county is planning how to spend $150.9 million from Measure W for essential services and discussing whether to use excess tax revenues above estimates to backfill state and federal cuts.
Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
The board directed staff to explore a comprehensive management and efficiency review with Public Works LLC to identify cost savings across county operations and health systems.
Special Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
The county reviewed the rollout of Measure W tax revenues, detailing major investments in housing, shelter, homelessness prevention, and essential community services. Advocates and providers urged increased allocations for food security, senior care, and mental health.
Regular Meeting - Mar 3, 2026
The county approved nearly $53 million in Measure W Home Together funds to support 10 affordable housing projects, creating hundreds of permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness.
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