Bond measure to raise $300M for Berkeley infrastructure on November ballot

In the upcoming Nov. 3 election, Berkeley voters will vote on Measure U, which would authorize the city to issue $300 million in bonds for infrastructure improvement projects.

The bonds will be used to strengthen the city’s emergency response, including Fire Department facilities and seismic and climate resiliency systems, replace natural gas with electricity in city infrastructure, and improve the city’s parks and recreation facilities, according to the City Attorney’s impartial analysis.