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Mountain View explores November bond to fund streets, housing and parks
Summary
Mayor Emily Ann Ramos said the city is exploring a possible general obligation bond for the November 2026 ballot to pay for street repairs, critical infrastructure, fire station upgrades, affordable housing and parks; the council will review options June 23.
Mayor Emily Ann Ramos announced May 19 that Mountain View is exploring a potential revenue measure for the November 2026 ballot to pay for transportation, public-safety facility upgrades, housing and parks.
"That's why we are exploring a potential revenue measure for the November 2026 election," Mayor Emily Ann Ramos said, describing options that include a possible general obligation bond. She said council members will likely consider the available options at their June 23 meeting.
Ramos framed the proposal as a response to community priorities gathered in outreach sessions: improving street quality, upgrading aging public-safety facilities, advancing affordable housing — including middle-income options — and creating new parks and open spaces. The mayor did not provide a dollar amount or a final ballot language at the event.
City staff will return with details for council consideration in June, Ramos said. Any bond measure described as a general obligation would typically require a public vote and would be secured by the city's taxing authority; the mayor emphasized the city is still ‘‘exploring options’’ and no final decision had been made at the State of the City presentation.
Next steps: the council discussion on June 23 will narrow options and direct staff on drafting measure language, cost estimates and an outreach plan ahead of any decision to place a measure on the November ballot.
