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VOTE NO on Measure E in Redwood City
The Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance, which is anything but fair or affordable, has officially received its ballot designation and will appear before Redwood City voters on November 3, 2026, as Measure E.
The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) urges all of our members who live in Redwood City to VOTE NO on Measure E.
This measure goes far beyond traditional rent control. It would impose new restrictions and requirements on housing providers that could reduce housing supply, discourage investment and new construction, undermine affordable housing, increase costs to taxpayers, and create significant new financial and administrative burdens for the City, including a new city department.
ALL single-family homeowners, accessory dwelling units, condos, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and mobile homes are also targeted for extreme rules and regulations.
After reviewing the measure and independent economic analyses, the Redwood City Council, which did not write the measure, voted 6–0 to officially oppose it, citing concerns about the measure's potential negative impacts on housing supply, affordable housing providers, small family housing providers, current and future development, investments in the city, legal liabilities, and the City's financial stability.
Learn more at www.votenomeasuree.com
The official campaign website offers our members additional information, facts, talking points, and campaign opportunities to help educate Redwood City voters about the measure and its potential negative, unintended consequences.
6 Reasons to Vote No on Measure E 
ALL members are encouraged, even if you don't live or work in Redwood City, to work against this measure.
Please tell your friends, family, and clients that it is imperative that they understand what is hidden in this 46-page document, and to educate themselves about it.
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The No on Measure E Team Needs Your Help!
Many of you have reached out asking how you can get involved; there are several major ways to participate:
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Phonebanking: The No on Measure E Team is Phonebanking at least once a week on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from now until Election Day. We alternate days each week so that everyone has an opportunity to make it depending on standing events on their calendars.
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Precinct Walking: We kicked off our first precinct walk this weekend with a strong force of volunteers, but we need more! We are delivering doorhangers with critical information about Measure E and why voters should vote no in November to them; you don't need to knock doors to participate - there's something for everyone!
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Are you a Realtor who walks neighborhoods as part of your "farming outreach"? We'd love to give you some door hangers to pass out with your literature while you're out in the community! Please reach out.
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Contribute: As Jerri Daines said at our campaign kick-off, there's something for everyone in this campaign, so "find your thing!" If that means making a contribution—thank you! You can do so by clicking here.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the campaign, please email hello@votenomeasuree.com
Media
Editorial: No on Measure E (San Mateo Daily Journal) »
Daily Post Editorial: Vote on E — Rent control will make the housing shortage worse »
Opinion: No on Measure E (RWC Pulse / David Canepa) »
References:
Supplemental Economic Impact Report
Staff Report
Proposed Ordinance (Full Text)
Originally published August 13, 2026
