How much would Measure KK cost if it passes?
In a July 2008 report to the City Council, City Manager Phil Kamlarz wrote, “Financial Implications: Approximately $250,000 – $500,000, including staff time for preparing a designation plan for the currently proposed Bus Rapid Transit project, plus the cost of placing a designation plan on the ballot ($15,000), and potentially, holding a special election (about $350,000 if conducted by mail, and more than $700,000 if conducted in a standard fashion with polling places).” In other words, a single Measure KK-mandated election would cost Berkeley taxpayers at least $265,000 and as much as $1.2 million.
