Housing on the Ballot this Election

Your vote matters! Palo Alto’s last City Council election was decided by just 10 votes.

Learn about pro-housing and pro-transit ballot measure endorsements, candidate forums, and voter registration details.

Vote NO on Prop 43: Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Deception Act

Kneecap local governments’ ability to raise revenue for essential services and housing.

Endorse NO on Prop 43

Vote YES on RTM : Regional Transit Measure to Connect Bay Area

Protect Caltrain, BART, VTA, and other transit agencies from severe service cuts.

Endorse YES on RTM

Vote YES on Prop 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act

$11.25 Billion for affordable housing production and preservation, building up to 40,000 new homes.

Endorse YES on Prop 1

Vote YES on Palo Alto Measure J: Fund Cubberley Community Center

1/2-cent sales tax to fund community services and safety, including upgrades to Cubberley Community Center!

Vote YES on Measure J

Our endorsements reflect state, local, and regional housing priorities. We have not taken a position on any ballot measure not listed here.

PAF does not usually take positions on state ballot measures. However, Palo Alto also has plans to build homes on city-owned parking lots downtown. The Measure P campaign in Menlo Park represents an anti-housing playbook that will be used to block affordable homes in our own community if not soundly defeated in November.

City Council Candidate Forum on HOUSING

Learn where the eight Palo Alto city council candidates stand on housing near transit, opportunity in exclusive single-family neighborhoods, protections for renters, and more. Co-hosted by Palo Alto Forward and the SV@Home Action Fund.

Support Housing Affordability: Join Palo Alto Forward

We are Palo Alto’s premier pro-housing, pro-tenant organization. We exist to expand housing and transportation choices for a more inclusive, affordable, and environmentally sustainable Palo Alto by working with residents and city government. Donate below or sign up for our email list on the form to receive updates on how you can get involved.

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Information on Voter Registration and Measures

In-person voting options

Vote by mail or drop off your ballots at these drop box sites! You can also vote in person at these locations on election day.

 
 
 

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