Vote on funding a new library in El Cerrito on June 2, 2026.
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- Probate
- City
- El Cerrito
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Submit Arguments
Submit your arguments for or against the measure by March 18, 2026.
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Prepare Rebuttals
If you submit an argument, prepare a rebuttal by March 23, 2026.
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Vote on Election Day
Make sure to vote on June 2, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the measure for the El Cerrito library?
- The measure proposes a parcel tax to fund a new library and its operating costs.
- When is the election for the El Cerrito library measure?
- The election will be held on June 2, 2026.
- What is the deadline to submit arguments for the measure?
- Arguments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026.
- How can I contact the City Clerk for more information?
- You can email the City Clerk at cityclerk@elcerrito.gov.
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Full Notice Text
EL CERRITO MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the City of El Cerrito located in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, that in accordance with law, an election will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd of June, 2026, for the purpose of submitting for approval or rejection the following measure, to be displayed on each individual ballot: _________________________________________________________ CITY OF EL CERRITO _________________________________________________________ Shall the measure to fund planning/construction/furnishing a new El Cerrito library, including a new building, and the City's library operating costs for ten years after completing construction, by authorizing an annual parcel tax of up to $0.17 per square foot of improvements ($100 per vacant parcel), subject to annual inflation adjustments, generating approximately $3,100,000 annually, expiring 30 years after the initial issuance of bonds, with independent audits/citizen oversight and senior exemptions, be adopted? YES NO _________________________________________________________ Arguments In Favor or Against this measure shall be submitted to the City Clerk, located at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, which has been determined by the elections official to be a reasonable date based upon the time necessary to prepare and print arguments. No argument shall exceed 300 words in length. Arguments shall be submitted using the form provided by the City Clerk. Pursuant to Section 9287 of the Elections Code, one argument in favor and one argument against this measure will be selected for printing and distribution to the voters with the sample ballot. If arguments in favor or against a measure are submitted by the deadline, in accordance with Section 9285 of the Elections Code, the authors of said arguments will have an opportunity to submit a rebuttal argument of no more than 250 words. Rebuttal arguments must be filed with the City Clerk no than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Rebuttals shall be submitted using the form provided by the City Clerk. For more information on filing arguments please visit www.elcerrito.gov/measures or contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@elcerrito.gov. The polls will be open on Election Day between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Dated: February 28, 2026 Holly M. Charlty, MMC City Clerk WCT 6951801 February 28, 2026