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Both measures that the Mountain View City Council put on this November’s ballot have only received donations in support, with no money coming in to oppose them.
Local unions and leaders have contributed $12,500 to a campaign committee that’s backing both Measure E, a city charter update, and Measure F, a hotel tax increase, according to campaign finance disclosures.
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View the Voter Guide ➔The bulk of the contributions came from Mountain View Professional Firefighters Local 1965, which donated $7,500 earlier this month. The measures also received the backing of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building and Constructions Trade Council, which pitched in $2,000.
Mountain View City Council member Lucas Ramirez and Mountain View City Council candidate James Kuszmaul donated money as well, giving $2,500 and $500 respectively.
The campaign has bought nearly $10,000 worth of mailings and literature in support of Measures E and F, according to the disclosures.
Measure E would modernize the City Charter with changes mostly focusing on revising outdated language and making technical clarifications. The changes have been described by city staff as “non-substantive” and “non-controversial.”
Measure F would authorize the City Council to raise its existing “transient occupancy tax” to as high as 15%. The tax rate is currently 10%. The increase could generate an additional $5.2 million annually, according to a city analysis.The tax is paid by visitors who stay in hotels, motels and other short-term rentals.
Both measures need a simple majority to pass. There has been no formal opposition to either measure.
Check out the Voice’s 2026 Voter Guide, which includes in-depth coverage of this and other local races and ballot measures.
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