Measure E will modernize the Mountain View City Charter and will correct typographical errors, update outdated terminology, improve consistency, and revise provisions to reflect current state law and City practices
Measure F will raise the hotel tax cap from 10% to 15%, generating about $5.5 million annually
Measure F helps fund essential City infrastructure and services, including fixing potholes, repairing streets and sidewalks, expanding library hours, enhancing emergency response services, supporting affordable housing, and adding new parks
Mountain View’s 10% TOT rate is lower than rates in most Santa Clara County cities
Annual independent audits are required
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Vote YES on Measure E!
The Mountain View City Council voted unanimously to place this measure on the ballot.
Measure E will modernize the Mountain View City Charter.
As indicated in the City Attorney's impartial analysis, Measure E will correct typographical errors, update outdated terminology, improve consistency, and revise provisions to reflect current state law and City practices.
Measure E also corrects references to the Mountain View City Code, improves City Council meeting efficiency, extends the period to fill a vacancy on the Council from 30 days to 60 days, and retains existing membership requirements for boards and commissions established by the Charter.
Please join the Mountain View City Council, the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos Mountain View Area, and neighborhood and community leaders in voting YES on Measure E!
Argument in Favor of Measure E
No Argument Against Measure E
was submitted
No Argument Against Measure E
was submitted
Vote YES on Measure F!
The Mountain View City Council voted unanimously to place Measure F on the ballot.
If approved by Mountain View voters, Measure F allows the Mountain View City Council to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), which is paid by hotel and other short-term rental guests, from 10% up to 15%. Measure F requires annual independent audits.
Mountain View's 10% TOT rate is lower than rates in most Santa Clara County cities. If approved by voters, the maximum allowable TOT rate would become comparable to many neighboring jurisdictions. The TOT rate was last amended in 1991, increasing from 8% to 10%.
At the maximum 15% rate, the increase can generate approximately $5.5 million per year for essential City infrastructure and services, including fixing potholes, repairing streets and sidewalks, expanding library hours, enhancing emergency response services, supporting affordable housing, and adding new parks.
If voters approve Measure F, the City Council will consider implementing any new TOT rate, not to exceed the 15% cap, at a public meeting after the election.
Please join the Mountain View City Council, the League of Women Voters of the Los Altos Mountain View Area, and neighborhood and community leaders in voting YES on Measure F!
Argument in Favor of Measure F
No Argument Against Measure F
was submitted
No Argument Against Measure F
was submitted
Read More on Measures E & F:
Voter Guide: What to know about Mountain View’s Measure E charter update. Mountain View is asking voters this November to pass a ballot measure that would modernize the City Charter with changes mostly focused on revising outdated language and making technical clarifications.
Measure Guide: What to know about Mountain View’s Measure F hotel tax