Approve the 15-year tax of five cents per building square foot and related spending-limit increase.
Measure P · Marin County · Nov 3, 2026
Childcare and early education parcel tax
Funds childcare, early education and educator compensation through a building-area parcel tax.
At a glance
New tax- Does it raise taxes?
- Yes. A new 15-year parcel tax based on building size, about $12.5 million a year for childcare and early education.
- Estimated cost or revenue
- Approximately $12.5 million annually; optional annual inflation adjustments.
- Who pays
- Not yet verified
- Where the money goes
- Not yet verified
- How long
- Not yet verified
From the Marin County Registrar of Voters and the state’s fiscal analysis. Estimates are the state’s, not ours.
Your choice
Saved privately on this device.What your vote does
Do not impose this new tax.
How the money works
TypeNew tax
Cost, who pays and where the money goes are in “At a glance” above.
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Why they disagree
Rep. Huffman, the county supervisors and the Marin Community Foundation say it shortens long waitlists for subsidized childcare and lets more parents work.
Supporters (summary)The Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers says the 15-year tax lacks clear spending details or a way to measure results, and adds costs for families.
Opponents (summary)Official overview and selected publisher positions; local inventory remains partial.
Who’s funding it
We haven’t loaded campaign-finance filings for Measure P yet. You can look them up directly:
Sources
- Marin County Registrar of Voters
Childcare and early education parcel tax · November 3, 2026
Checked Oct 31, 2026