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City of Gilroy Library bond proposition, Measure F (November 2008)
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A City of Gilroy Library bond proposition, Measure F ballot question was on the November 4, 2008 ballot for voters in the City of Gilroy in Santa Clara County, where it was approved.
Measure F authorized the City of Gilroy to borrow $37 million to build a new library.
The objective of Measure F was to "replace the overcrowded, outdated Gilroy Library building, with a larger Library that meets current earthquake safety standards, located near public transit, City Hall and the Senior Center."
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for approval.
Election results
| Measure F | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 10,029 | 69.09% | ||
| No | 4,487 | 30.91% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the Santa Clara County elections office.
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| MEASURE F: "To replace the overcrowded, outdated Gilroy Library building, with a larger Library that meets current earthquake safety standards, located near public transit, City Hall and the Senior Center; provide services for a growing population; accommodate double the number of library books/materials; shall the City of Gilroy issue 37 million dollars in general obligation bonds at legal interest rates, subject to independent audit and citizens oversight with no money for administrators' salaries?"[1] |
See also
External links
- Text of measure (PDF file)
- Force spending reform: Vote 'no' on every measure with a letter
- Election results
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
