Extension of Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Appears on Nov. 4 ballot

In July 2008, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors voted to place Measure WW, a $500 million park bond extension measure, on the November 4 ballot. The proposition, which has the ballot designation of Measure WW, would replicate and extend the successful $225 million bond measure (Measure AA) passed in 1988 without raising the present property tax rates above the present rate of $10 per year, per $100,000.

Of the $500 million raised by Measure WW, $375 million (75%) will fund regional park acquisitions and capital projects, with $26.2 million (7%) held in reserve for unanticipated future needs and opportunities.

In addition, $125 million (25%) of proceeds will go to cities, special park and recreation districts, and county service areas for their park and recreation services. Livermore voters are not part of this extension tax as Murray Township was not within the East Bay Regional Park District's jurisdiction in the initial bond measure. The Park District continues to serve this community through new acquisitions of parklands.

Measure WW Official Ballot Measure Language:
“Proposition WW: Extend Existing Regional Park Bond With No Increase In Tax Rate” - To continue to restore urban creeks, protect wildlife, purchase and save open space, wetlands, and bay shoreline, acquire, develop and improve local and regional parks, trails and recreational facilities, shall East Bay Regional Park District be authorized to issue up to $500 million in general obligation bonds, provided that repayment projections, verified by independent auditors, demonstrate that property tax rates will not increase above the present rate of $10 per year, per $100,000 of assessed valuation?”

Quick Facts:

• FACT SHEET - Measure WW - Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension Fact Sheet and Local Park Agency Allocations
  en Español Medida WW - Bono de Extensión Regional de Parques, Espacio Abierto, Vida Silvestre y Playas
• PROJECT LIST - Measure WW - Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension Project List
• PROJECT MAP - Measure WW - Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension Projects Map

Measure WW brochure downloads

• Page 1-Measure WW ballot title and a brief description
• Page 2-Quick facts and historical overview
• Page 3-Measure WW highlights and illustrations of potential projects
• Page 4-Planning process and official ballot measure language
• Page 5-Local grant funding amounts
• Measure WW - Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension Projects Map
• Measure WW - Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension Project Descriptions

For more information about the successful 1988 Measure AA, visit www.ebparks.org/news/measureAA.