Safe neighborhoods, rapid 9-1-1 response, well- kept parks, and quality public infrastructure protect our safety and property values.

 

With the number of 9-1-1 emergency calls rising, more on-duty firefighters and paramedics are needed to maintain rapid response to heart attacks, strokes, fires, accidents, and other emergencies. 

 

San Rafael's SAFE Team responds to people under the influence of drugs/ alcohol, experiencing mental illness, or in need of shelter. This program connecting people to services, limiting the impacts of homelessness, and allowing police to focus on other priorities, is only supported by temporary, limited funding.

 

San Rafael maintains 173 miles of streets and sidewalks, 25 parks, and public infrastructure serving nearly 60,000 residents. The City has a $4,000,000 annual street maintenance budget shortfall and an underground storm drainage system to prevent flooding that is more than 50 years old. 

 

Voting Yes on W maintains the essential city services and repairs aging infrastructure before it becomes more expensive to fix later. 

 

Measure W funds these priorities through a modest 0.8% increase in the city’s property transfer tax only paid when a property changes ownership. Unlike an annual property tax, this is only paid by residents and businesses buying or selling real estate.