Santa Clara County’s Measure D parcel tax to preserve open spaces leads by slim margin

Santa Clara County voters have voted slightly in favor of Measure D, a parcel tax meant to protect open spaces, wildlife habitat, water resources, and agricultural land, according to early results from Tuesday’s election.  

Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Measure D proposes a $0.02 per square foot tax of building area on properties, capped at $7,500 per parcel.