Ballot Measures
Santa Clara County Measure A: Authorizes A 30-year, One-half Cent Sales Tax To Fund Countywide Transportation And Transit Improvements
Election
November 2026 Santa Clara County General Election
(Nov 3, 2026)
Jurisdiction
County • Santa Clara County
Election Type
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Summary
Authorizes Santa Clara County to levy a one-half cent sales tax for 30 years to fund highway improvements, Caltrain and light rail expansion, road repair, and bicycle and pedestrian safety projects throughout the county.
Fiscal Impact
Generates an estimated $200 million annually in dedicated local transportation funding, requiring a two-thirds voter majority to pass.
What Your Vote Means
A YES vote authorizes Santa Clara County to levy a one-half cent sales tax for 30 years to fund highway improvements, Caltrain and light rail expansion, road repair, and bicycle and pedestrian safety projects countywide. Passage requires a two-thirds majority.
A NO vote rejects the new sales tax. The county would not receive this dedicated local transportation funding, and current funding sources for road, highway, and transit projects would remain unchanged.
Arguments
Supporters argue the county's roads and transit systems need sustained local funding independent of state and federal allocations, and that the measure includes strict oversight and an independent audit committee.
Opponents argue sales taxes are regressive and disproportionately affect lower-income residents, and that existing transportation funds should be better prioritized before adding new taxes.
Arguments on this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.
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