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Palo Alto Measure J

Community Safety/Services Measure (1/2 cent sales tax)

4 of 4 Palo Alto voter guides recommend Yes on Palo Alto Measure J, as of October 7, 2026.

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Reasons

  • “We agree that the documented community needs and potential citywide benefits of repairing, renovating, and expanding Cubberley Center outweigh concerns regarding Measure J's funding mechanism, lack of a sunset, lack of a legal spending guarantee, and the equity implications of a sales tax.”

    League of Women Voters of Palo Alto · Source

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