The measure would increase the parcel tax for a single-family home by about $100 annually and as much as $5,000 annually for businesses. The tax would raise approximately $12.5 million in annual revenue over the next 15 years to help low- and middle-income families afford childcare, grow the early educator workforce and add licensed childcare spaces. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes Argument
Measure P supports families who are facing long wait lists for subsidized childcare and high costs for early childhood education. When parents have accessible and affordable childcare, they can work and contribute to the local economy.
No Argument
Measure P imposes a 15-year tax with no clear details on how the money will be spent and without a plan to measure results. The new childcare tax would burden Marin families already struggling with their own high childcare costs.
Key Supporters
In Support
- Jared Huffman, U.S. representative
- Mike McGuire, California state senator
- Marin County Supervisors Brian Colbert, Eric Lucan, Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Dennis Rodoni and Mary Sackett
- Marin Community Foundation
In Opposition
- Amanda Beyer, resident, Marin County
- Margarita Colin, resident, Marin County
- Mark Galperin, resident, Marin County
- Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers