Alameda County’s Measure W money will finally aid housing construction after years of delays

For the past five years, Alameda County residents have paid nearly $1 billion in taxes as part of Measure W to support homelessness services and new housing developments. But after a lawsuit delayed its use for both, funds are just now starting to flow.

Despite the obstacles, Oakland Councilwoman Charlene Wang told this news organization the county hasn’t moved fast enough to distribute the funds.

“I was hoping that the money would be released sooner than what we’re seeing,” Wang said.