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# Albany Today, Oct. 22
- URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/23/newsletters/albany-today-oct-22-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-23T00:05:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:05:51.000Z
- Description: Measure T explainer; mayor weighs in on ballot measures.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

As we work to finish up our [election coverage](https://www.albanyscanner.com/topic/elections/), today we have an explainer on Measure T and a guest essay, from Albany's mayor, on all six ballot measures.

[Measure T proposes new tax for Albany trees, streetlightsOfficials estimate an average cost of $12 per month for a house and $3 per month for a condominium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-89c971a8-52dd-4c7e-91c6-494b87bffeed.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/55491755307_1c40a66946-1-8e63461e-6117-4be7-a313-dea1e38adc71.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/22/elections/albany-measure-t-street-trees-streetlights-tax/)

[Albany mayor urges yes votes on all 6 ballot measures: Op-edMayor Peggy McQuaid makes the case for six measures addressing city finances, infrastructure and housing.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-44778b72-74e2-4efe-9753-7b947220230c.png)Albany ScannerGuest contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/55491753017_c0c1aa42fc_k-5b4c1c49-e589-4f94-aa35-bb600493dd08.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/22/city/albany-mayor-ballot-measures-op-ed/)

## In other news

Join the Ocean View PTA after dismissal Friday for frozen treats — and help raise money for a fifth grade overnight camping trip. The event starts at 3:05 p.m. near the Kinder Gates, "while supplies last."

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## In case you missed it

[Can Albany take an entire city block off natural gas?A $200,000 federal grant is helping Albany lay the groundwork for a potentially groundbreaking project.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-7175c851-4c22-4c63-8648-8c58740ad5c8.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1583345237708-add35a664d77-2e7b7176-6152-4405-a312-82ea025d320f.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/city/albany-gas-line-decommissioning-pilot/)

[The Culture Circuit, Oct. 22-28This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-e924d63f-bb1f-4ec3-95db-8ae3661520dd.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/image0--1--1-52770445-54d9-49ea-b3c5-420f41804a13.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/arts-culture/culture-circuit-oct-20/)

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