November 6, 2012 local ballot measures
In California, the governing boards of school districts, cities, counties and special districts can vote to refer local measures to the ballot. In cities, counties and special districts (but not school districts), citizens can also collect signatures on petitions to force local public policy questions to the local ballot. However, the overwhelming majority of local ballot measures throughout the state are referred to the ballot by governing bodies, not by citizen initiative.
Over 400 local measures are on the November 6, 2012 ballot. Here is a list by county:
Alameda
- See also: Alameda County ballot measures
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School bond and tax votes
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- See also: School bond elections in California
California school bond elections are local ballot measures that ask voters to decide on whether the school district that is sponsoring the measure should be allowed to issue bonds, and incur the additional indebtedness that bonds bring with them. All public school district in California are entitled to bond issues on the local ballot. California also has a statewide school building program known as the School Facilities Grant Program which is supported by statewide bond measures such as Proposition 1D in 2006. Statewide bond measures require a simple majority to pass.
Local school districts can also issue school construction bonds and levy property taxes to pay for them, as long as the voters in the district approve.
Parcel tax elections
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- See also: Parcel tax elections in California
Parcel tax elections are held when a taxing district in California wants to raise revenues through imposing an additional tax called a parcel tax. The taxes are a form of property tax, which must be paid by the owners of parcels of real estate. However, unlike standard property taxes, which are based on the value of the property, a parcel tax is an assessment based on the characteristics of the parcel. School districts have created assessments that range from flat amounts per parcel to assessments based on parcel lot square footage or building square foot. Some school districts have assessed residential parcels using one method and non-residential using another method.
City ballot litigation
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- See also: California city ballot litigation
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