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Measure C

Coverage of Measure C in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 03:09 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 14:30 UTC
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Alameda Countyplace3Oaklandplace2Children’s Health & Child Care Initiative for Alameda Countytopic1First 5 Alameda Countyorganization1early childhood care systemtopic1childcare providersorganization1childcare workerstopic1$25 minimum wagetopic1Measure Etopic1Measure Dtopic1union groupstopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 27 · 14:30 UTCTHE 74
    Opinion: How One California County Is Building a Childcare System From the Ground Up

    Alameda County, California, voters approved Measure C in 2020, a half-cent sales tax generating $150 million annually to build an early childhood care system. The initiative has already invested $135 million, supporting 20,000 children, 6,400 educators, and childcare infrastructure. The effort aims to address systemic underinvestment in childcare, with challenges including a shortage of subsidized care and preparedness gaps for kindergarten.

  • POLITICSJul 17 · 20:30 UTCTHE OAKLANDSIDE
    Measure C has sent $53M to Alameda County childcare centers

    Measure C has allocated $53 million to Alameda County childcare centers through sales tax revenue, supporting preschools in Oakland and other areas. The measure will also establish a $25 minimum wage for childcare workers.

  • POLITICSJun 3 · 03:09 UTCNBC BAY AREA
    Oakland voters appear to vote down parcel tax

    Oakland voters rejected Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase, with 45.9% support, falling short of the majority needed. Measures C and D, a business tax waiver and police/fire retirement system reform, passed with 76.5% and 72% approval, respectively. Supporters of Measure E argued it would fund basic services, while opponents criticized it as a union-driven tax grab.