Gravenstein Union School District bond proposition, Measure M (November 2012)
A Gravenstein Union School District bond proposition, Measure M ballot question was on the November 6, 2012, ballot for voters in the Gravenstein Union School District in Sonoma County, where it was approved.[1]
Measure M authorized the district to borrow $6 million.
School superintendent Linda LaMarre said that the main uses to which the funds will be put will be to build a science lab and performing arts facility at Hillcrest Middle School, and modernize Gravenstein Elementary School.[1]
A 55 percent supermajority vote was required for approval.
Voters in the district had previously rejected Measure I, a June 2008 parcel tax measure, and Measure A, a March 2009 parcel tax measure.
Election results
| Measure M | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 1,971 | 66.0% | ||
| No | 1,015 | 34.0% | ||
- Final official results from the Sonoma County elections office (dead link).
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| Measure M: "To modernize, construct and renovate classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; improve student access to technology; install solar energy systems; make health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements; improve classroom energy efficiency; and upgrade outdated electrical systems; shall the Gravenstein Union School District issue $6,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, have an independent citizens' oversight committee and have No money taken by the state or used for salaries?"[2] |
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Press Democrat, "Six Sonoma County school districts look to voters for money boost," October 1, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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