Vol. VI, No. 1,233
—Oakland is urging for Alameda County to allot them a greater percentage of Measure W funding for affordable housing and homelessness.
Oakland is already set to receive 58 percent of the Measure W half-cent sales tax revenue estimated to be $1.8 billion in total new funding through 2031.
Measure W allocation approved by the Board of Supervisors last fall:
Oakland/Piedmont 58.07%
Mid-County 16.35%
South County 11.36%
North County 10.28%
East County 3.94%
Oakland officials are now proposing a revised formula that would increase their share by 4.66 percent. The proposal is based on the number of homeless individuals identified in the most recent point-in-time count, along with a “Black Homelessness Equity Adjustment.”
Proposed re-allocation:
Oakland/Piedmont 62.72% (+4.66%)
Mid-County 14.42% (-1.93%)
North County 10.03% (-0.26%)
South County 9.68% (-1.68%)
East County 3.15% (-0.79%)
Debate over how to divide an initial $800 million tranche of Measure W funding last year proved divisive across the county, with many cities pushing for larger shares while privately expressing frustration that Oakland receives more than half of the total.
To avoid reigniting those regional tensions, the county is now considering a third option that would still increase Oakland’s share, but to a lesser degree—61.76 percent.
It’s important to note that Measure W funds are not distributed directly to cities. Instead, allocations are made by percentage to nonprofit organizations that apply for and receive funding to provide services within each jurisdiction.
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—EPISODE 127—A fast-moving look at California’s governor’s race, including questions around Eric Swalwell’s lack of scrutiny and whether Matt Mahan’s big spending is falling flat—plus early predictions. Plus, segments on Oakland, the FBI, and San Leandro’s newest councilmember.
