Lagunitas Elementary School parcel tax, Measure A (November 2009)
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A Lagunitas Elementary School parcel tax, Measure A was on the November 3, 2009 ballot in Marin County for voters in the Lagunitas Elementary School District, where it was approved.[1]
- Yes: 688 (67.58%)
- No: 330 (32.42%)
Measure A extends the district's existing $325 annual parcel tax, which generates about $503,000/year. The tax can increase 6.5% a year. The Measure A tax will be in effect for eight years. Residents over 65 can apply for a senior exemption.
The question on the ballot was, "Shall the Lagunitas Elementary School District maintain vital educational programs currently threatened by cuts in state funding including basic educational programs, enrichment and support services for students, by levying a $325 assessment per assessor’s parcel per year, with a 6.5% yearly cost-of-living adjustment for eight years, beginning July 1, 2010, exempting any single parcel used as a principal place of residence by any owner 65 years of age before May 1st of that year?"
Supporters
- The Marin Independent Journal's editorial board recommended to its readers that they vote "yes" on Measure A.[2]
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References
- ↑ CBS 5, "Nine local measures on Marin ballot November 3", October 23, 2009
- ↑ Marin Independent Journal, "Editorial: IJ's recommendations on 4 school taxes on Nov. 3 ballot", October 19, 2009
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