What is the Measure?
This is a Citizen-Led Voter Parcel Tax Initiative with strong taxpayer protections to ensure accountability and timely completion of projects.  Accountability is driven by the requirement for a qualified outside project manager to oversee the timely completion of projects, public reporting, and an independent citizen oversight committee.  Funds generated from this measure will be restricted to voter-approved purposes specifically called out in the measure only.   

This measure will provide funding to:

• Repair and reopen Lake Chabot Road
• Repair and improve San Leandro’s most damaged roads and streets
• Replace and repair fire stations that are not seismically safe
• Restore the historic Casa Peralta building
• Repair the Marina Community Center, which is partially closed due to mold
• Fund Neptune Drive flood prevention upgrades
• Improve the Bay Trail and other parks and trails

Fixing infrastructure earlier helps avoid much higher repair costs later.  This measure helps address the larger infrastructure repairs that need dedicated funding.  Most of the existing City budget goes to fund ongoing services.

How Does it Work?
The Parcel Tax measure raises funds through a $.018 cost per square foot for residential parcels.  Multi-family and commercial properties pay a higher per square foot cost.  A low-income senior exemption is included within the measure.

Why This Matters Specifically to Bay-O-Vista?
The Parcel Tax measure gives our community a real opportunity to finally secure the funding needed to repair and reopen Lake Chabot Road – a critical evacuation route for our residents.  It will also improve our City’s community facilities, parks, roads and seismically unsound fire stations which improves overall safety, quality of life and the value of our property for all San Leandro residents.  Unfortunately, the existing City funding sources are insufficient to address the scale and urgency of these infrastructure needs.

How Can You Help?
The BOVIA Board supports placing the Citizens for a Safe and Vibrant San Leandro Parcel Tax Measure on the November 2026 ballot, but your help is needed to get it done!  We need 7,000 registered San Leandro voters to sign the petition to qualify the measure for the ballot by June 1st.  Your signature helps place this measure on the November ballot.  It gives San Leandro voters the chance to review the measure and make a decision at the ballot box by voting.

• Sign the petition – your signature helps put the measure on the ballot.
• Volunteer – get involved and help gather signatures.
• Visit and share the website – spread the word and help inform others in San Leandro.
• Learn more – stay informed and encourage others to do the same. 

Where Do I Get Further Information?
Please visit the citizensforsanleandro.com website for additional information or send an email to citizensforsanleandro@gmail.com.