1 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
Date: July 6, 2026
Supplemental Memo regarding Adoption of Resolution Determining that the Public Interest and Necessity Demand the Acquisition and Construction of Municipal Improvement Projects and their Financing Through the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds; [Requires four affirmative votes] and Introduction of Uncodified Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a Measure Incurring Bonded Indebtedness to the Qualified Voters of the City of Alameda at the General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Financing the Cost of the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Municipal Improvement Projects. [Requires four affirmative votes] (City Manager 10021030)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This memo is being provided to supplement the staff report already published for the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting.
What materials and methods were used by the City to engage and survey residents? City staff reached out to voters in several different ways over the last few months to understand their priorities related to a potential infrastructure measure. • Two mailers were sent to all registered voters in Alameda. The mailer sent in April 2026 included a tear-off survey that could be mailed back to the City (Exhibit 1). • Staff also turned the mailer survey into an online survey available on www.alamedaca.gov/StrongerTogether as an alternative method of response (Exhibit 2). • Staff also reached out to the community to invite responses on the survey through emails to 60+ community organizations, city newsletters (2,477 recipients), and social media posts (Exhibit 3).
• City staff gave 16 presentations to community organizations, boards, and commissions to educate and seek feedback on the measure (Exhibit 4).
What were the results of the City’s survey?
Between mailed in and online survey responses, 1,700 responses were received to the City's survey with more than 675 public comments.
Statistically valid polling conducted December 2025 and June 2026 In addition to community surveying, the City hired the opinion polling consultant FM3 to conduct statistically valid polling of likely voters on the need for infrastructure funding and their priorities for a proposed infrastructure bond measure. These polls were conducted in December 2025 and June 2026. The questions used in each poll are shown in Exhibit 4 and 5.
How many residents were polled and how many homeowners versus renters? The June 2026 poll surveyed 420 likely November 2026 voters in Alameda. 20 0 residents responded by phone and 220 responded online. 179 respondents were renters and 241 were homeowners.
What were the results of the most recent poll?
A summary of results from the June 2026 poll will be shared at the July 7th Council meeting. 2 Respectfully submitted,
Erin Smith, Public Works Director
Danielle Mieler, Sustainability and Resilience Manager
Exhibits:
1. Community Mailers
2. Community Survey Questions
3. City Newsletter and Social Media Posts
4. Community Presentation
5. December 2025 Polling Questions
6. June 2026 Polling Questions
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Potential Local Funding Solutions
to Protect Alamedans
Maintaining the City’s financial stability is a top priority, and we know that the City’s existing financial resources are not sufficient to address these growing infrastructure needs.
While no final decisions have been made, one option being explored is a $300 million local bond measure that would provide a dedicated funding source for our critical infrastructure needs. If passed, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not the home’s current appraised value), while bonds are outstanding. If approved by voters, the measure could fund identified infrastructure needs, including:
Preventing flooding in the Tubes and on City streets and addressing sea level rise
Providing earthquake-safe backup power so our bridges can operate during emergencies and power outages
Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety
Maintaining and repairing sewer and stormwater infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay and prevent flooding
Supporting public safety response to critical fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
HELP DEVELOP THE PLAN FOR A
SAFER, MORE RESILIENT ISLAND
Preventing flooding in the Tubes and on City streets and addressing sea level rise
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Providing earthquake-safe backup power so our bridges can operate during emergencies and power outages
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Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety ■■■■■■
Maintaining and repairing sewer and stormwater infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay and prevent flooding
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Supporting public safety response to critical fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
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Improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists ■■■■■■
Upgrading fire stations to accommodate lifesaving equipment and ensure they are seismically sound and can provide emergency services after an earthquake ■■■■■■
Ensuring trees are well maintained along City streets and in parks ■■■■■■
LOWHIGH MED
Name:
Address:
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A Plan Anchored in Community Feedback
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We Want to Hear from You!
The City welcomes feedback and questions as we plan
for the future of our community. Please complete the
survey card to share your priorities for Alameda.
To take the survey online, scan the QR code, or visit
alamedaca.gov/StrongerTogetherSurvey
Local street closed due to
flooding after a rainstorm
Repairing Alameda
streets, making them
safer for pedestrians,
drivers, and cyclists
King Tide causing flooding
across Alameda including
here at Crab Cove,
stressing our infrastructure
Local Control and
Fiscal Accountability
Any potential local bond measure would
require strong fiscal accountability
protections and oversight. If a potential
bond measure is placed on the ballot and
approved by voters:
All funds would stay local for
Alameda — no funds could be
taken by the State or federal
government
An independent citizens’ oversight
committee and mandatory annual
audits would ensure all funds are
spent as promised
No funds would be used
to increase salaries or pensions
Alamedans are proud to call our City home because of our high quality of life — safe streets and neighborhoods, well-maintained parks, reliable public services, and a strong sense of community.
Preparing for Flooding, Earthquakes, and Aging Infrastructure Alameda’s aging infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, severe weather, and sea level rise. To keep our neighborhoods safe and functional, the City is looking at how to fund critical repairs before they become even more expensive. Alameda’s high quality of life depends on infrastructure that works.
Flooding and Sea Level Rise: As an island community, we are on the front lines of rising seas. Our outdated storm drains are too small for today’s conditions, causing more frequent street flooding during storms and high tides.
Earthquake Safety: Our bridges and fire stations were built decades ago and don’t meet today’s seismic safety
standards, leaving us vulnerable in a major earthquake.
Poor Street Conditions: Potholes, cracked
sidewalks, and traffic safety needs make it
harder for everyone – especially older adults,
students, and people with disabilities – to get
around safely.
The City of Alameda is committed to protecting the long-term financial stability of our island, but aging infrastructure, more severe weather, and sea level rise are all putting a strain on local resources. In fact, the City has over $800 million in unfunded infrastructure projects — including flood prevention, addressing sea level rise, road repairs, and upgrading public safety facilities — projects that will only become more expensive the longer they are delayed. At the same time, the federal government has canceled more than $50 million in grant funding for flooding and disaster preparedness.
With so much uncertainty in Washington, DC and without a dedicated local funding source, the City will be forced to pull from the general fund — the same pot of money that pays for everyday services like parks and emergency response. That leaves fewer dollars available for the services Alamedans rely on to maintain our high quality of life.
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Alameda, CA 94501
State of the Island
Aging Infrastructure Creates Financial Strain
alamedaca.gov/StrongerTogether /CityofAlameda @loveourisland Potholes along Fernside
Boulevard that need to be filled
A pair of local streets flooded after the rainstorm that hit Alameda in January of this year
Preparing for Flooding, Earthquakes, and Aging Infrastructure Alameda’s aging infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, severe weather, and sea level rise. To keep our neighborhoods safe and functional, the City is looking at how to fund critical repairs before they become even more expensive.
Alameda’s high quality of life depends on infrastructure that works.
Maintaining Alameda’s Quality of Life
Preventing flooding in the Tubes and on City streets and addressing sea level rise Providing earthquake-safe backup power so our bridges can operate during emergencies and power outages
Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety
Maintaining and repairing sewer and stormwater infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay and prevent flooding
Supporting public safety response to critical fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
Local Control and Fiscal Accountability
Any potential local bond measure would require strong fiscal accountability protections and oversight. If the bond measure is placed on the ballot and approved by voters:
▶ All funds would stay local for Alameda — no funds could be taken by the State or federal government
▶ An independent citizens’ oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent as promised
▶ No funds would be used to increase salaries or pensions Local Funding to Protect Alamedans
Maintaining the City’s financial stability is a top priority, and we know that the City’s existing financial resources are not sufficient to address these growing infrastructure needs.
While no final decisions have been made, one option being explored is a $300 million local bond measure that would provide a dedicated funding source for our critical infrastructure needs. If the bond measure is passed, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not the home’s market value), while bonds are outstanding. If approved by voters, the measure could fund identified infrastructure needs, including:
Flooding and Sea Level Rise:
As an island community, we are on the front lines of rising seas. Our outdated storm drains are too small for today’s conditions, causing more frequent street flooding during storms and high tides.
Earthquake Safety:
Our bridges and fire stations were built decades ago and don’t meet today’s seismic safety standards, leaving us vulnerable in a major earthquake.
Poor Street Conditions:
Potholes, cracked sidewalks, and traffic safety needs make it harder for everyone — especially older adults, students, and people with disabilities — to get around safely.
Alamedans are
proud to call our City home
because of our high quality of
life — safe streets and
neighborhoods, well-maintained
parks, reliable public
services, and a strong
sense of community.
The City welcomes feedback and questions as we plan for the future of our community. Please complete our survey to share your priorities for Alameda.
Scan the QR Code, or visit
alamedaca.gov/StrongerTogetherSurvey
Take Our
Survey!
Alamedans are proud to call our City home because of our high quality of life — safe streets and neighborhoods, well-maintained parks, reliable public services, and a strong sense of community.
Preparing for Flooding, Earthquakes, and Aging Infrastructure Alameda’s aging infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, severe weather, and sea level rise. T o keep our neighborhoods safe and functional, the City is looking at how to fund critical repairs before they become even more expensive. Alameda’s high quality of life depends on infrastructure that works.
Flooding and Sea Level Rise: As an island community, we are on the front lines of rising seas. Our outdated storm drains are too small for today’s conditions, causing more frequent street flooding during storms and high tides.
Earthquake Safety: Our fire stations were built decades ago and don’t meet today’s seismic safety standards, leaving us vulnerable in a major earthquake.
Poor Street Conditions: Potholes, cracked sidewalks, and traffic safety needs make it harder for everyone — especially older adults, students, and people with disabilities — to get around safely.
Potential Local Funding Solutions to Protect Alamedans
Maintaining the City’s financial stability is a top priority, and we know that the City’s existing financial resources are not sufficient to address these growing infrastructure needs.
While no final decisions have been made, one option being explored is a $300 million local bond measure that would provide a dedicated funding source for our critical infrastructure needs. If passed, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not the home’s current appraised value), while bonds are outstanding. If approved by voters, the measure could fund identified infrastructure needs, including:
Preventing flooding in the T ubes and on City
streets and addressing sea level rise
Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety
Maintaining and repairing stormwater
infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay
and prevent flooding
Supporting public safety response to critical
fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
Join the Conversation
While no final decisions have been made, a potential bond is an option currently being explored. To learn more about the potential measure, visit alamedaca.gov/ strongertogether. If you have questions or would like to share feedback, we invite you to join the conversation by emailing [email protected].
Local Control and Fiscal Accountability
Any potential local bond measure would require strong fiscal accountability protections and oversight. If a potential bond measure is placed on the ballot and approved by voters:
All funds would stay local for Alameda — no funds could be taken by the State or federal government
An independent citizens’ oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent as promised
No funds would be used to increase salaries or pensions
PLANNING FOR A SAFER,
MORE RESILIENT ISLAND
Repairing Alameda streets
making them safer for pedestrians,
drivers, and cyclists
King Tide and rain
storm causing
flooding in Alameda
A Plan Anchored in
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Planning for a Safer, More Resilient Island
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Planning for a Safer, More
Resilient Island
Alameda's high quality of life — safe neighborhoods, reliable services, and a strong sense of community — is what makes our community such a special place to live.
Keeping it that way starts with infrastructure that works. Read more for an update on the City's infrastructure challenges and the options being explored to address them.
Preparing for Flooding, Earthquakes, and
Aging Infrastructure
Alameda's aging infrastructure is increasingly
vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, severe
weather, and sea level rise.
As an island community, we are on the front
lines of rising seas. Our outdated storm
drains are too small for today's conditions,
causing more frequent street flooding during
storms and high tides. Our bridges and fire
stations don't meet today's seismic safety standards. Potholes, cracked sidewalks, and traffic safety needs make it harder for everyone — especially older adults, students, and people with disabilities — to get around safely.
Our quality of life depends on infrastructure that works.
Aging Infrastructure Creates Financial Strain
Supplemental Memo - Exhibit 3
The City of Alameda is committed to protecting the long- term financial stability of our island, but aging infrastructure, more severe weather, and sea level rise are all putting a strain on local resources. In fact, the City has over $800 million in unfunded infrastructure projects — including flood prevention, addressing sea level rise, road repairs, and upgrading public safety facilities — projects that will only become more expensive the longer they are delayed. At the same time, the federal government has canceled more than $50 million in grant funding for flooding and disaster
preparedness.
Uncertain Federal Funds
With so much uncertainty in Washington, DC and
without a dedicated local funding source, the City will be forced to pull from the General Fund — the same pot of
money that pays for everyday services like parks and
emergency response. Maintaining the City’s financial
stability is a top priority, and we know that the City’s existing financial resources are not sufficient to address these growing infrastructure needs.
Local Funding to Protect Alamedans
While no final decisions have been made, one option being explored is a $300 million local bond measure that would provide a dedicated funding source for our critical infrastructure needs. If the bond measure is passed, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not the home’s market value), while bonds are outstanding to fund identified infrastructure needs.
Protecting What Matters Most to Alamedans
If approved by voters, a potential measure would fund:
• Preventing flooding in the Tubes and on City streets and addressing sea level rise
• Providing earthquake-safe backup power so our bridges can operate during emergencies and power outages
• Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety
• Maintaining and repairing stormwater infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay and prevent flooding
• Supporting public safety response to critical fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
Local Control and Fiscal Accountability
Any potential measure would include fiscal
accountability protections and oversight:
• All funds would stay local for
Alameda
• Independent citizens’ oversight
and mandatory annual audits
• No funds would be used to
increase salaries or pensions
Take Our Survey
Alameda's infrastructure future should be shaped by the people who live here. As we explore funding options and next steps, we want to bring you along in the process.
Your priorities matter — tell us what's most important to your neighborhood and your family. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your feedback. www.alamedaca.gov/StrongerTogetherSurvey
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Post #1: April 29
Anchors aweigh! You should have received an
informational mailer in your mailbox earlier this
week. Alameda’s aging infrastructure is increasingly
vulnerable to flooding, earthquakes, severe weather,
and sea level rise. We encourage you to read the
mailer closely to learn more about how the City is
developing a plan for a safer, more resilient island.
And please take our quick survey to make your
voice heard. You can also visit our
website, alamedaca.gov/strongertogether, to learn
more.
Post #2: May 4
Did you know that the City works to maintain 145
miles of streets, 300 acres of parks, 146 miles of
sewers, and responds to 78,339 public safety calls
per year?
Maintaining financial stability is a top priority for
the City, but existing financial resources are not
sufficient to address growing infrastructure needs.
To learn more about how the City is planning for a
safer, more resilient island, visit
alamedaca.gov/strongertogether
Post #3: May 5
Alameda faces growing infrastructure challenges
including flood prevention, sewer maintenance,
road repair, and earthquake preparedness. To
maintain Alameda’s high quality of life, the City is
considering a bond measure for the November
2026 ballot. Stay informed and get
involved: alamedaca.gov/strongertogether
Post #4: May 8
The City of Alameda is considering a potential bond
measure. Any potential local funding measure will
include strong fiscal accountability requirements
and ensure 100% of all bond funding stays in
Alameda. Read more about the potential measure at
alamedaca.gov/strongertogether
Post #5: May 11
Alameda is at the front lines of sea level rise. To
protect Alamedans, the City is considering a
potential bond measure. No final decisions have
been made, and the City values local input. Make
your voice heard by taking our quick survey and
ranking your top funding priorities for the potential
bond measure at
alamedaca.gov/strongertogethersurvey
Post #6: May 13
Outdated storm drains are too small for today’s
conditions, causing more frequent flooding on local
streets during storms and high tides. To fix storm
drains and address other infrastructure needs, the
City is exploring a potential bond measure. Let us
know your top priorities for local funding
at alamedaca.gov/strongertogethersurvey
Post #7: May 15
Alameda’s roads need attention. Potholes and
cracked sidewalks make it harder for everyone to
get around safely. In order to better fund road
repair and traffic safety needs, the City if
considering a local bond measure. To share any
other infrastructure priorities, join the conversation
at alamedaca.gov/strongertogethersurvey
Post #8: May 28
The federal government canceled over $50 million
in grant funding for flooding and disaster
preparedness — money that could have been used
in Alameda. We already have $800 million in
unfunded infrastructure needs. Without a dedicated
local funding source, critical projects compete with
everyday services like parks and emergency
response. Learn more:
alamedaca.gov/strongertogether
Planning for a Safer, More
Resilient Island
Addressing Our Infrastructure Needs
Supplemental Memo - Exhibit 4
Alamedans Are Proud to Call Our City Home
Our high quality of life depends on infrastructure that works
Alameda’s Infrastructure Is Aging
• Aging roads, bridges, storm drains,
and public safety facilities are
increasingly vulnerable to:
• More frequent and severe storms
• Flooding and sea level rise
• Major earthquakes
On the Front Lines of Rising Seas
• Alameda’s storm drains were built for a
different era and are too small for today’s
conditions
• Streets, neighborhoods, and the Tubes
flood more frequently during storms and
high tides
• Sea levels will continue to rise, increasing
risk to homes, businesses, and access on
and off the island
• The federal government has canceled
more than $50 million in grant funding for
flooding and disaster preparedness
Bridges & Fire Stations Don’t Meet Safety Standards
• Alameda’s bridges and fire stations were
built decades ago
• They do not meet current seismic safety
standards
• A major earthquake could damage our
bridges and fire stations, impacting
access to emergency services
Potholes & Crumbling Sidewalks
• Poor street conditions make it harder for
residents to get around safely
• The impact falls hardest on older adults,
students, and people with disabilities
• Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and
inadequate traffic safety are daily
challenges across the City
Aging Infrastructure Creates a Financial Strain
• The City of Alameda is committed to the long-t erm financial stability of our island
• The City has over $800 million in unfunded infrastructure projects • Without a dedicated funding source, the City will be forced to pull f
rom the General Fund
• The General Fund pays for everyday services like parks and emer
gency response
• Infrastructure needs grow more expensive every year they go unaddressed
Local Funding to Protect Alamedans
One option being considered is a $300 million local bond measure that would create a dedicated funding source for our critical infrastructure needs.
If approved by voters, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not the home’s market value).
Protecting What Matters Most to Alamedans
If approved by voters, a potential measure would fund:
Maintaining and repairing stormwater infrastructure to keep pollution out of the Bay and prevent flooding
Repairing potholes and improving traffic safety
Preventing flooding and addressing sea level rise
Supporting public safety response to critical fires, crashes, and medical emergencies
Local Control & Fiscal Accountability
Any potential measure would include
fiscal accountability protections and
oversight:
• All funds would stay local for Alameda
• Independent citizens’ oversight and
mandatory annual audits
• No funds would be used to increase
salaries or pensions
Discussion Questions
• Which projects are most critical for the long-term
wellbeing of the island?
• What infrastructure improvements matter most to
you?
• What other concerns would you want to see
addressed in a ballot measure?
Learn more and take the survey:
alamedaca.gov/
StrongerTogether
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DECEMBER 5, 2025
ALAMEDA BALLOT MEASURE SURVEY
220-7748 FINAL
600 LIKELY NOVEMBER 2026 VOTERS
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HONE ONLY)
Hello, I’m _________ calling from _________, a public opinion research company. We are conducting a survey about different issues facing Alameda voters. Please be assured that I am not trying to sell you anything or ask for a donation of any kind, and that your participation and responses will be kept confidential. May I please speak with _________? (MUST SPEAK WITH THE VOTER LISTED AND VERIFY THEY LIVE AT THE LISTED ADDRESS—OTHERWISE TERMINATE.) (P
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Yes, on cell and can safely take survey 1
Yes, on cell and should reschedule (RESCHEDULE)
No, not on cell 2
(DON’T READ) Prefer not to say 3
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Thank you for participating in this public opinion survey about different issues facing Alameda voters. Please be assured that we are not trying to sell you anything or ask for a donation of any kind, and that your participation and responses will be kept confidential.
A. I
f you are taking this survey on a mobile device and are currently driving or otherwise occupied, please confirm that it is safe for you to take this survey without endangering yourself or others.
Yes, can safely take survey 1
I’ll come back later (DIVERT TO LANDING PAGE)
(RE
SUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
1. (T) First, would you say that things in the City of Alameda are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction 1
Wrong track 2
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Mixed 3
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Don’t know 4
Supplemental Memo - Exhibit 5
PA GE 2
2. Next, I am going to read you a brief list of public officials and agencies. Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of the job each is doing. (DO NOT RANDOMIZE; ASK IN ORDER) (O
NLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
(IF APPROVE/DISAPPROVE, ASK: “Is that strongly or just somewhat?”) SS Strongly
Approve
Somewhat
Approve
Somewhat
Disapprove
Strongly
Disapprove
Don’t
Know
a. (T) Alameda City government, overall 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) Alameda Mayor and City Council 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) Alameda City management 1 2 3 4 5
Th
e next questions are about a potential measure that may appear on a future ballot in your community.
3. Th
e measure may read as follows:
C
ity of Alameda Sea Level Rise, Disaster Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Measure. To prevent flooding of tubes/ shorelines; prevent Bay pollution; upgrade bridges/ fire stations/ other facilities ; parks; libraries; address sea-level rise/ major earthquakes; repair potholes; improve traffic safety, shall the City of Alameda measure issuing (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY: $300,000,000) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $200,000,000) in bonds with an average levy o f (
SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY : $49) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $32) per $100,000 of assessed value, generatin g a
pproximately (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY: $19,000,000) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $13,000,000) annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring oversight, disclosure, independent audits, be adopted? Do
you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(
ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”) (
IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (
IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?) Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
PA GE 3
(ASK Q4 IF YES/NO IN Q3 – CODES 1-6)
4. In a few words of your own, why would you vote YES/NO on this measure? (OPEN-ENDED) (P
HONE: RECORD VERBATIM RESPONSE AND PROBE FOR SPECIFIC RESPONSE, NOT JUST “SOUNDS GOOD” OR “SOUNDS BAD.”)
a. Ye
s:
b. N
o:
(R
ESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
The next questions are about life in Alameda.
5. Fi
rst, here is a list of some specific services that the City of Alameda provides. After each one, please indicate whether you think the City is doing an excellent, good, only fair, or poor job in providing that service. If you have no opinion or don’t know about a particular function of government, you can indicate that instead. Here is the first one … (RANDOMIZE)
SS E xcellent Good Only Fair Poor Don’t
Know
a. (T) Level of neighborhood safety 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) Quality of police services 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) Quality of fire services 1 2 3 4 5
d. (T) Quality of library programs for
children and adults 1 2 3 4 5
e. (T) City’s management of budget and
finances 1 2 3 4 5
f. (T) Quality of street maintenance 1 2 3 4 5
g. (T) Quality of park facilities 1 2 3 4 5
h. (T) Quality of recreation programs 1 2 3 4 5
i. (T-2020) Quality of Permit Center services 1 2 3 4 5
6. (
T) Next, would you say that to maintain and improve public infrastructure the City of Alameda has a great need for additional funding, some need, a little need, or no real need for additional funding? Great need 1
Some need 2
A little need 3
No real need 4
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Don’t know 5
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7. Next, please consider the following issues that some people suggest are problems facing the City of Alameda. For each one, please indicate whether you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not too serious a problem for residents of Alameda. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS
Extremely
Serious
Problem
Very
Serious
Problem
Somewhat
Serious
Problem
Not Too
Serious
Problem
Don’t
Know
a. (T) The cost of housing 1 2 3 4 5
b. The cost of living
c. (T) Waste and inefficiency in local
government 1 2 3 4 5
d. (T) Crime 1 2 3 4 5
e. (T) Sea-level rise A 1 2 3 4 5
f. Flooding B 1 2 3 4 5
g. (T) Traffic safety on local streets and
roads 1 2 3 4 5
h. (T) Too much growth and development 1 2 3 4 5
i. (T) The amount people pay in City taxes 1 2 3 4 5
j. (T*) Lack of preparedness for disasters A 1 2 3 4 5 k. (T) Climate change B 1 2 3 4 5
l. (T) Litter and nuisances from homeless
encampments 1 2 3 4 5
m. (T) Lack of adequate shelter for people
who are homeless 1 2 3 4 5
n. (T) A lack of parking in commercial
districts 1 2 3 4 5
o. A lack of adequate public transportation 1 2 3 4 5 p. Federal budget cuts 1 2 3 4 5
q. Ability to evacuate the island in an
emergency A 1 2 3 4 5
r. Ability to bring in resources and supplies
during an emergency B 1 2 3 4 5
For the next several questions, we will return to the City of Alameda Infrastructure Repair/ Flood Safety Measure you were asked about previously.
8. First, please consider some potential elements of this measure, including ways in which funds it generates could be spent. For each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally , regardless of how you feel about the measure: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS Extremely
Important
Very
Important
Somewhat
Important
Not Too
Important
Don’t
Know
a. (T) Maintaining the City of Alameda’s
financial stability 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) Maintaining quality of life 1 2 3 4 5
PA GE 5
SS Extremely
Important
Very
Important
Somewhat
Important
Not Too
Important
Don’t
Know
c. (T) Repairing and upgrading City
infrastructure 1 2 3 4 5
d. (T) Preventing flooding in the Tubes 1 2 3 4 5
e. Preventing flooding on city streets A 1 2 3 4 5
f. (T) Preventing flooding of Bay Farm Island B 1 2 3 4 5 g. Preventing flooding of shorelines 1 2 3 4 5
h. Addressing sea-level rise 1 2 3 4 5
i. Addressing major earthquakes 1 2 3 4 5
j. Upgrading bridges 1 2 3 4 5
k. Providing earthquake-safe backup power
so bridges can operate during
emergencies and power outages
1 2 3 4 5
l. (T) Protecting natural areas along
shorelines to help prevent flooding 1 2 3 4 5
m. (T*) Maintaining and repairing storm
water infrastructure to keep pollution out
of the Bay
A 1 2 3 4 5
n. (T) Keeping pollution from the Bay B 1 2 3 4 5
o. (T) Repaving streets to prevent
deterioration A 1 2 3 4 5
p. Repairing streets B 1 2 3 4 5
q. (T) Repairing potholes 1 2 3 4 5
r. Repairing sidewalks 1 2 3 4 5
s. Improving traffic flow 1 2 3 4 5
t. (T) Improving traffic safety A 1 2 3 4 5
u. (T) Improving safety for people who walk
or bike B 1 2 3 4 5
v. (T) Upgrading fire stations to improve
emergency response times 1 2 3 4 5
w. Upgrading fire stations to accommodate
life-saving equipment 1 2 3 4 5
x. Providing fire station decontamination
areas to help limit firefighter exposure to
carcinogens
1 2 3 4 5
y. Supporting response to critical fires,
accidents, and medical emergencies 1 2 3 4 5
z. Repairing and upgrading libraries 1 2 3 4 5
aa. (T) Repairing and upgrading parks 1 2 3 4 5
bb. (T) Maintaining trees along city streets
and in parks 1 2 3 4 5
cc. Upgrading the deteriorating and
overcrowded animal shelter 1 2 3 4 5
dd. Public safety training facility 1 2 3 4 5
PA GE 6
Now you will be presented with statements from potential supporters and opponents of the City of Alameda Sea Level Rise, Disaster Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Measure.
9. F
irst, please consider the following statements from people who may support this potential measure. For each one, please indicate whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to support the measure. If you do not believe the statement, you can indicate that instead. (RANDOMIZE) (O
NLINE: SHOW ONE STATEMENT AT A TIME; SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS) SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
a. (ACCOUNTABILITY) This measure will be
subject to tough fiscal accountability
requirements, including full public review
of all spending, community oversight, and
independent financial audits, to ensure
that the money is spent consistent with
community priorities.
1 2 3 4 5
b. (LOCAL) The funding from this locally
controlled measure cannot be diverted to
Sacramento or cut by D.C. This measure
provides funding that will stay local in
Alameda for our most important city
needs.
A 1 2 3 4 5
c. (SEA-LEVEL RISE) With the sea-level
steadily rising around Alameda and
increasingly severe winter storms, it is
absolutely critical for the future of our
city to plan accordingly. We need this
measure to fund projects along our
shorelines and in the Tubes to protect our
streets, homes, and businesses from
storm surges and flooding.
A 1 2 3 4 5
d. (STORMWATER) This measure will help
make these repairs and maintain our
stormwater infrastructure, preventing
street flooding and keeping pollution
from spilling into the Bay.
B 1 2 3 4 5
e. (EARTHQUAKE) Our city’s infrastructure,
including bridges and fire stations, is
aging and does not meet current
earthquake safety standards. This
measure would provide the funding
needed to ensure that our community is
prepared for the next major earthquake.
1 2 3 4 5
PA GE 7
SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
f. (TRAFFIC) This measure will invest in
upgrading our roads and sidewalks to
ensure that people can get where they
need to go quickly and safely – whether
they drive, walk, or bike. That includes
investments in pothole repairs; safe
routes to school; sidewalk repairs for
people with disabilities, seniors, and
families; and improvements to signal
timing to break up traffic bottlenecks.
1 2 3 4 5
g. (QUALITY OF LIFE) Alameda is a place
where people desire to live and raise
families. However, if we are forced to
start cutting city services, the character of
our community and its quality of life will
decline. This measure will help maintain
essential infrastructure that makes our
community a safe, well-maintained place
to live.
A 1 2 3 4 5
h. (VISION) Our high quality of life comes
from things like our safe streets and
neighborhoods, plentiful parks and open
spaces, and vibrant, local business
districts. This measure is a critical part of
a longer-term vision for Alameda that will
help maintain the critical infrastructure
needed to support robust and sustainable
city services.
B 1 2 3 4 5
i. (PARKS) Alameda’s 35 community and
neighborhood parks and beaches are an
important part of what makes living here
special. This measure will help maintain
our parks, including helping to keep
pollution out of our beaches and Bay, so
our parks, beaches and waters are safe
and clean for our residents to enjoy.
1 2 3 4 5
j. (FEDERAL) The federal government has
withheld more than $50 million in
funding for flooding and disaster
preparedness. With so much uncertainty
in the federal government, it is more
important than ever for us to have our
own locally controlled funding sources to
ensure that we can continue to take care
of vital City services.
B 1 2 3 4 5
PA GE 8
SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
k. (FIRE/EMERGENCY) This measure is
critical to provide quick responses to 911
medical and fire emergencies in Alameda.
Many of our fire stations are simply too
small or too old for modern firefighting
and life-saving equipment. We need to
provide coverage across the city to
reduce response times.
A 1 2 3 4 5
l. (DECONTAMINATION) The current fire
stations have no dedicated space for
firefighters returning from calls to
decontaminate themselves and their
personal protection equipment, which
increases risk of exposure to carcinogens.
Our firefighters deserve facilities that can
reduce their risk of exposure to
hazardous materials as they protect us.
B 1 2 3 4 5
10. T
aking into account the statements from supporters, please consider again the City of Alameda Sea Level Rise, Disaster Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Measure, which reads as follows:
T
o prevent flooding of tubes/ shorelines; prevent Bay pollution; upgrade bridges/ fire stations/ other facilities ; p
arks; libraries; address sea-level rise/ major earthquakes; repair potholes; improve traffic safety, shall the City of Alameda measure issuing (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY: $300,000,000) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $200,000,000) in bonds with an average levy of (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY: $49) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $32) per $100,000 of assessed value, generating approximately (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY: $19,000,000 ) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $13,000,000) annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring oversight, disclosure, independent audits, be adopted? D
o you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(
ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”) (
IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (
IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?) Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
PA GE 9
11. Next, please consider the following statements from people who may oppose this potential measure. For each one, please indicate whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to oppose this measure. If you do not believe the statement, you can indicate that instead. (RANDOMIZE) (O
NLINE: SHOW ONE STATEMENT AT A TIME; SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS) SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
a. (COST OF LIVING) The cost of living and
inflation in the Bay Area is out of control,
with many families and seniors being
priced out of our community by the cost
of rent and other basic needs. We simply
can’t afford to raise taxes and make it
even more expensive to live here.
1 2 3 4 5
b. (PLANNING) None of the infrastructure
needs should come as a surprise to the
City. They should have been planning for
them and setting aside funds for years.
We don’t need to raise taxes again and
allow bureaucrats and politicians to fund
their pet projects.
1 2 3 4 5
c. (WASTE) Instead of pushing another tax
measure, the City should just cut
unnecessary spending. We don’t need to
raise taxes again and allow bureaucrats
and politicians to waste our tax dollars.
1 2 3 4 5
d. (BOND WRONG WAY/$300M) This
measure will cost taxpayers twice as
much as what it says on the ballot – more
than $600 million when interest is
included.
C 1 2 3 4 5
e. (BOND WRONG WAY/$400M) This
measure will cost taxpayers twice as
much as what it says on the ballot – more
than $400 million when interest is
included.
D 1 2 3 4 5
f. (DEVELOPERS) Real estate developers,
not local residents, should fund street
and parks improvements, since they are
the ones creating so much growth and
pressure on what we already have.
1 2 3 4 5
g. (BALLOT) There are more important
priorities on the ballot this fall – we
should support measures like the ones
funding housing, transportation and
traffic reduction first.
1 2 3 4 5
PA GE 10
12. Taking into account the statements from opponents, please consider one last time the City of Alameda Sea Level Rise, Disaster Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Measure, which would issue (SPLIT SAMPLE C ONLY:
$300,000,000) (SPLIT SAMPLE D ONLY: $200,000,000) in bonds requiring public disclosure/ independent audits, be adopted?
D
o you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(
ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”) (
IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (
IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?) Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
PA GE 11
The next question is about an entirely different potential measure that may appear on an Alameda city ballot in the future.
13. I
t reads as follows:
(
SPLIT SAMPLE A ONLY: INFRASTRUCTURE)
City of Alameda Sea Level Rise, Disaster Preparedness and Earthquake Safety Measure. To prevent flooding of tubes/ shorelines; prevent Bay pollution; upgrade bridges/ fire stations/ other facilities ; parks; libraries; address sea-level rise/ major earthquakes; repair potholes; improve traffic safety, shall the City of Alameda measure levying a parcel tax of $0.22 per building square foot, generating approximately $10,500,000 annually for 15 years while bonds are outstanding, requiring public disclosure/ independent audits, be adopted? (
SPLIT SAMPLE B ONLY: PUBLIC SAFETY)
City of Alameda Public Safety, 911 Emergency Response Measure. To fund firefighting, p olice, emergency medical response, 9-1-1 communications services, prevent flooding of tubes/ shorelines; prevent Bay pollution; address sea-level rise and major earthquakes, shall the City of Alameda enact a parcel tax at a rate of $0.1047 per square foot of improvements, which is estimated to generate $8.5 million annually for until repealed by the voters, be adopted?
(
RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(
ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”) (
IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (
IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?) Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
Y
ou are almost done with the survey and the final questions are for classification purposes only.
14. F
irst, do you own or rent the house or apartment where you live? Own 1
Rent 2
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 3
PA GE 12
15. What was the last level of school you completed?
(
PHONE: READ ANSWER OPTIONS IN ORDER)
Less than high school 1
High school graduate 2
Vocational or technical school 3
Some college, but no degree 4
Associate degree 5
Four-year college degree 6
Graduate school 7
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 8
16. H
ow would you describe your political perspective?
(
PHONE: READ ANSWER OPTIONS RANDOMIZING TOP-TO-BOTTOM AND BOTTOM-TO-TOP) Very liberal 1
Somewhat liberal 2
Moderate 3
Somewhat conservative 4
Very conservative 5
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 6
17. W
ith which racial or ethnic group do you identify yourself? (P
HONE: READ “LATINO OR HISPANIC, WHITE, BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER , M
ULTIRACIAL, OR SOME OTHER ETHNIC OR RACIAL BACKGROUND.”) (O
NLINE: SHOW “LATINO OR HISPANIC, WHITE, BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER, MULTIRACIAL, SOME OTHER ETHNIC OR RACIAL BACKGROUND, PREFER NOT TO SAY.”) (IF
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER, ASK : More specifically, would you say that you are Chinese, Filipino (fill-uh-PEE- noh), Indian or South Asian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or some other Asian or Pacific Islander background?) Latino or Hispanic 1
White 2
Black or African American 3
Chinese 4
Filipino 5
Indian or South Asian 6
Japanese 7
Korean 8
Vietnamese 9
Other Asian or Pacific Islander 10
Multiracial 11
Some other ethnic or racial background (SPECIFY__________) 12 (DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 13
PA GE 13
18. What is the total combined income for all the people in your household before taxes in 2024? (
PHONE: I don't need to know the exact amount, but please stop me when I have read the correct household income category.)
$25,000 and under 1
$25,001 to $50,000 2
$50,001 to $75,000 3
$75,001 to $100,000 4
$100,001 to $125,000 5
$125,001 to $150,000 6
More than $150,000 7
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 8
19. W
hat is your gender?
Male 1
Female 2
Non-binary 3
Prefer not to say 4
(
THANK AND TERMINATE INTERVIEW)
SAMPLE VARIABLES
AGE
18-24 1
25-29 2
30-34 3
35-39 4
40-44 5
45-49 6
50-54 7
55-59 8
60-64 9
65-74 10
75+ 11
PARTY REGISTRATION
Democrat 1
Republican 2
No Party Preference 3
Other 4
DATA COLLECTION MODE/CONTACT METHOD
Telephone 1
Online/Email 2
Online/Text 3
PA GE 14
A/B SPLIT SAMPLES
A 1
B 2
LANGUAGE OF INTERVIEW
English 1
Spanish 2
Chinese 3
ZIP CODE
94501 (Alameda Island) 1
94502 (Bay Farm Island) 2
PAST ELECTION PARTICIPATION
P20 1
G20 2
P22 3
G22 4
P24 5
G24 6
Blank 7
JUNE 8, 2026
ALAMEDA BALLOT MEASURE SURVEY
220-8019 INTERVIEW DRAFT
400 LIKELY NOVEMBER 2026 VOTERS
A/B SPLITS
CONSULTANT WORKING DRAFT. NOT FOR PUBLICATION.
(P
HONE ONLY)
Hello, I’m _________ calling from _________, a public opinion research company. We are conducting a survey about different issues facing Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) voters. Please be assured that I am not trying to sell you anything or ask for a donation of any kind, and that your participation and responses will be kept confidential. May I please speak with _________? (MUST SPEAK WITH THE VOTER LISTED AND VERIFY THEY LIVE AT THE LISTED ADDRESS— OTHERWISE TERMINATE.)
(P
HONE ONLY)
A. Before we begin, have I reached you on a cell phone ? (IF ON CELL PHONE, ASK: If you are currently driving or otherwise occupied, please confirm that it is safe f o r y o u t o take this survey without endangering yourself or others.)
Yes, on cell and can safely take survey 1
Yes, on cell and should reschedule (RESCHEDULE)
No, not on cell 2
(DON’T READ) Prefer not to say 3
(O
NLINE ONLY)
Thank you for participating in this public opinion survey about different issues facing Alameda voters. Please be assured that we are not trying to sell you anything or ask for a donation of any kind, and that your participation and responses will be kept confidential.
A. I
f you are taking this survey on a mobile device and are currently driving or otherwise occupied, please confirm that it is safe for you to take this survey without endangering yourself or others.
Yes, can safely take survey 1
I’ll come back later (DIVERT TO LANDING PAGE)
(RE
SUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
1. (T) First, would you say that things in the City of Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are pretty seriously off on the wrong track? Right direction 1
Wrong track 2
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Mixed 3
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Don’t know 4
Supplemental Memo - Exhibit 6
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2. Next, I am going to read you a brief list of public officials and agencies. Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of the job each is doing. (DO NOT RANDOMIZE; ASK IN ORDER)
(ONLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
(IF APPROVE/DISAPPROVE, ASK: “Is that strongly or just somewhat?”)
SS Strongly
Approve
Somewhat
Approve
Somewhat
Disapprove
Strongly
Disapprove
Don’t
Know
a. (T) Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) City
government, overall 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) Mayor
and City Council 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) City
management 1 2 3 4 5
The next questions are about a potential measure that may appear on a future ballot in your community.
3. The measure may read as follows:
SAFER Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea -Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience. To prepare for emergencies, earthquakes and sea -level rise; prevent flooded Tubes; repair potholes; keep streets safe and accessible; maintain response to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies; prevent Bay pollution; and protect shorelines; shall the City of Alameda measure issuing $300,000,000 in bonds, levying $49/ $100,000 of assessed value, generating approximately $19,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring oversight, public disclosures, and local control, be adopted?
Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”)
(IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?)
Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
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(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)
The next questions are about life in Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah).
4. (T) Next, would you say that to maintain and improve public infrastructure the City of Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) has a great need for additional funding, some need, a little need, or no real need for additional funding?
Great need 1
Some need 2
A little need 3
No real need 4
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Don’t know 5
5. Next, please consider the following issues that some people suggest are problems facing the City of Alameda (AL- uh-MEE-dah). For each one, please indicate whether you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not too serious a problem for residents of Alameda. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS
Extremely
Serious
Problem
Very
Serious
Problem
Somewhat
Serious
Problem
Not Too
Serious
Problem
Don’t
Know
a. (T) The cost of housing 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) The cost of living 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) Waste and inefficiency in local
government 1 2 3 4 5
d. (T) Crime 1 2 3 4 5
e. (T) Sea-level rise A 1 2 3 4 5
f. (T) Climate change B 1 2 3 4 5
g. (T) Traffic safety on local streets and
roads 1 2 3 4 5
h. (T) Too much growth and development 1 2 3 4 5
i. (T) The amount people pay in City taxes 1 2 3 4 5
j. (T) Federal budget cuts 1 2 3 4 5
k. Public safety after earthquakes or other
natural disasters 1 2 3 4 5
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For the next several questions, we will return to the SAFER Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea- Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience you were asked about previously.
6. First, please consider some potential elements of this measure, including ways in which funds it generates could be spent. For each one, please indicate how important each one is to you personally , regardless of how you feel about the measure: either extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not too important. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS Extremely
Important
Very
Important
Somewhat
Important
Not Too
Important
Don’t
Know
a. (T) Maintaining quality of life 1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) Preventing flooding in the Tubes 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) Preventing flooding on city streets A 1 2 3 4 5
d. (T) Preventing flooding of shorelines B 1 2 3 4 5
e. (T) Repairing potholes A 1 2 3 4 5
f. (T) Repaving streets to prevent
deterioration B 1 2 3 4 5
g. (T) Supporting response to critical fires,
accidents, and medical emergencies A 1 2 3 4 5
h. Preventing fire stations from becoming
obsolete and closing B 1 2 3 4 5
i. (T) Addressing major earthquakes A 1 2 3 4 5
j. Protecting public safety during natural
disasters B 1 2 3 4 5
k. (T) Protecting natural areas along
shorelines to help prevent flooding A 1 2 3 4 5
l. Protecting shorelines B
m. (T) Maintaining and repairing stormwater
infrastructure to keep pollution out of the
Bay
A 1 2 3 4 5
n. Preventing Bay pollution B 1 2 3 4 5
o. (T) Improving traffic flow 1 2 3 4 5
p. (T) Improving safety for people who walk
or bike A 1 2 3 4 5
q. Improving sidewalks and access for
people with disabilities B 1 2 3 4 5
r. Ensuring Alameda is more resilient to
earthquakes and flooding A 1 2 3 4 5
s. Ensuring Alameda is more resilient to
natural disasters and sea-level rise B 1 2 3 4 5
t. Providing matching funds for federal and
state grants A 1 2 3 4 5
u. Investing now before costs increase B 1 2 3 4 5
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Now you will be presented with statements from potential supporters and opponents of the SAFER Alameda (AL-uh-MEE- dah) Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea-Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience.
7. First, please consider the following statements from people who may support this potential measure. For each one, please indicate whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to support the measure. If you do not believe the statement, you can indicate that instead. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ONE STATEMENT AT A TIME; SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
a. (T*) (LOCAL) The funding from this locally
controlled measure cannot be diverted to
Sacramento or cut by D.C. This measure
provides funding that will stay local in
Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) for our most
important city needs.
A 1 2 3 4 5
b. (COMMUNITY INPUT) Over the course of
the last year, the City has engaged with
residents and businesses to understand
what their infrastructure priorities are.
This measure reflects those conversations
and prioritizes improving Alameda’s (AL-
uh-MEE-dahz) resilience to earthquakes
and natural disasters.
B 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) (SEA-LEVEL RISE) With the sea-level
steadily rising around Alameda (AL-uh-
MEE-dah) and increasingly severe winter
storms, it is absolutely critical for the
future of our city to plan accordingly. We
need this measure to fund projects along
our shorelines and in the Tubes to protect
our streets, homes, and businesses from
storm surges and flooding.
1 2 3 4 5
d. (T*) (EARTHQUAKE) Local infrastructure,
including bridges and fire stations, is
aging and does not meet current
earthquake safety standards. And with
over a 70% chance of a major earthquake
in the next few decades, this measure
provides critical funding to ensure that
our community is prepared.
1 2 3 4 5
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SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
e. (T) (TRAFFIC) This measure will invest in
upgrading our roads and sidewalks to
ensure that people can get where they
need to go quickly and safely – whether
they drive, walk, or bike. That includes
investments in pothole repairs; safe
routes to school; sidewalk repairs for
people with disabilities, seniors, and
families; and improvements to signal
timing to break up traffic bottlenecks.
A 1 2 3 4 5
f. (INSURANCE/PROPERTY VALUES) Our
homes are major financial investments,
but protecting them is becoming more
challenging. We need this measure to
help Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) residents
continue to get home insurance and
protect their property values.
B 1 2 3 4 5
g. (T*) (FEDERAL) The federal government
has canceled more than $50 million in
grant funding for flooding and disaster
preparedness. With so much uncertainty
in the federal government, it is more
important than ever for us to have our
own locally controlled funding sources to
ensure that we can continue to take care
of vital City services.
A 1 2 3 4 5
h. (MATCHING FUNDS) Tens of millions of
state and federal dollars are available for
local infrastructure projects, but only if
cities generate their own matching
dollars. This bond will help access larger
grants that can bring tens of millions of
dollars back to Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-
dah).
B 1 2 3 4 5
i. (T) (DECONTAMINATION) The current fire
stations have no dedicated space for
firefighters returning from calls to
decontaminate themselves and their
personal protection equipment, which
increases risk of exposure to carcinogens.
Our firefighters deserve facilities that can
reduce their risk of exposure to
hazardous materials as they protect us.
1 2 3 4 5
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8. Taking into account the statements from supporters, please consider again the SAFER Alameda (AL-uh-MEE-dah) Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea -Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience . To refresh your memory, it would prepare for emergencies, earthquakes and sea -level rise; prevent flooded Tubes; repair potholes; keep streets safe and accessible; maintain response to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies; prevent Bay pollution; and protect shorelines by issuing $300,000,000 in bonds with oversight, public disclosures, and local control.
Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”)
(IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?)
Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
9. Next, please consider the following statements from people who may oppose this potential measure. For each one, please indicate whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to oppose this measure. If you do not believe the statement, you can indicate that instead. (RANDOMIZE)
(ONLINE: SHOW ONE STATEMENT AT A TIME; SHOW ALL ANSWER OPTIONS)
SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
a. (T*) (COST OF LIVING) The cost of living,
gas prices, and inflation in the Bay Area
are out of control, with many families and
seniors being priced out of our
community by the cost of rent and other
basic needs. We simply can’t afford to
raise taxes and make it even more
expensive to live here.
1 2 3 4 5
b. (T) (PLANNING) None of the
infrastructure needs should come as a
surprise to the City. They should have
been planning for them and setting aside
funds for years. We don’t need to raise
taxes again and allow bureaucrats and
politicians to fund their pet projects.
A 1 2 3 4 5
c. (T) (BOND WRONG WAY) This measure
will cost taxpayers twice as much as what
it says on the ballot – more than $600
million when interest is included.
B 1 2 3 4 5
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SS Very
Convincing
Somewhat
Convincing
Not
Convincing
Do Not
Believe
Don’t
Know
d. (T) (DEVELOPERS) Real estate developers,
not local residents, should fund street
and parks improvements, since they are
the ones creating so much growth and
pressure on what we already have.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Taking into account the statements from opponents, please consider one last time the SAFER Alameda (AL-uh- MEE-dah) Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea-Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience. To refresh y o u r m e m o r y , i t w o u l d SAFER Alameda Act — Preparing Alameda for Sea -Level Rise, Accidents, Flooding, Earthquakes, Resilience which would prepare for emergencies, earthquakes and sea -level rise; prevent flooded Tubes; repair potholes; keep streets safe and accessible; maintain response to fires, accidents, and medical emergencies; prevent Bay pollution; and protect shorelines by issuing $300,000,000 in bonds with oversight, public disclosures, and local control.
Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure?
(ONLINE: SHOW ANSWER OPTIONS FOR “YES,” “NO” AND “UNDECIDED”)
(IF YES/NO, ASK: Is that definitely or just probably YES/NO?) (IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Do you lean toward voting yes or no?)
Definitely yes 1
Probably yes 2
Undecided, lean yes 3
Undecided, lean no 4
Probably no 5
Definitely no 6
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Undecided 7
You are almost done with the survey and the final questions are for classification purposes only.
11. First, what was the last level of school you completed?
(PHONE: READ ANSWER OPTIONS IN ORDER)
Less than high school 1
High school graduate 2
Vocational or technical school 3
Some college, but no degree 4
Associate degree 5
Four-year college degree 6
Graduate school 7
(DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 8
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12. With which racial or ethnic group do you identify yourself?
(PHONE: READ “LATINO OR HISPANIC, WHITE, BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER, MULTIRACIAL, OR SOME OTHER ETHNIC OR RACIAL BACKGROUND.”)
(ONLINE: SHOW “LATINO OR HISPANIC, WHITE, BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER, MULTIRACIAL, SOME OTHER ETHNIC OR RACIAL BACKGROUND, PREFER NOT TO SAY.”)
(IF ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER, ASK : More specifically, would you say that you are Chinese, Filipino (fill-uh-PEE- noh), Indian or South Asian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or some other Asian or Pacific Islander background?)
Latino or Hispanic 1
White 2
Black or African American 3
Chinese 4
Filipino 5
Indian or South Asian 6
Japanese 7
Korean 8
Vietnamese 9
Other Asian or Pacific Islander 10
Multiracial 11
Some other ethnic or racial background (SPECIFY__________) 12 (DON’T READ ON PHONE) Prefer not to say 13
13. What is your gender?
Male 1
Female 2
Non-binary 3
Prefer not to say 4
(THANK AND TERMINATE INTERVIEW)
SAMPLE VARIABLES
AGE
18-24 1
25-29 2
30-34 3
35-39 4
40-44 5
45-49 6
50-54 7
55-59 8
60-64 9
65-74 10
75+ 11
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PARTY REGISTRATION
Democrat 1
Republican 2
No Party Preference 3
Other 4
DATA COLLECTION MODE/CONTACT METHOD
Telephone 1
Online/Email 2
Online/Text 3
A/B SPLIT SAMPLES
A 1
B 2
LANGUAGE OF INTERVIEW
English 1
Spanish 2
Chinese 3
ZIP CODE
94501 (Alameda Island) 1
94502 (Bay Farm Island) 2
PAST ELECTION PARTICIPATION
P20 1
G20 2
P22 3
G22 4
P24 5
G24 6
Blank 7