Hanford Elementary School District, California, Bond Issue, Measure U (November 2016)
| Measure U: Hanford Elementary School District Bond Issue |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| November 8, 2016 |
| Status: |
 ApprovedMajority required: 55% |
| Topic: |
| Local school bonds Tax: $30 per $100,000 in value Matures in: Legal limit |
| Related articles |
| Local school bonds on the ballot November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California Kings County, California ballot measures |
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| Hanford Elementary School District, California |
A bond issue measure was on the ballot for Hanford Elementary School District voters in Kings County, California, on November 8, 2016. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of issuing $24 million in bonds for repairing and upgrading elementary and middle school facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against issuing $24 million in bonds for repairing and upgrading elementary and middle school facilities. |
A 55 percent supermajority vote was required for the approval of this measure.
Election results
| Measure U | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 7,850 | 69.15% | ||
| No | 3,502 | 30.85% | ||
- Election results from Kings County Elections Office
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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HANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REPAIR MEASURE: To repair and upgrade aging elementary/middle school facilities by repairing outdated classrooms, upgrading inadequate electrical systems, restrooms, improving access for disabled students, provide access to computers/ modern technology, replacing aging portable classrooms and repairing, constructing, acquiring classrooms, facilities, sites and equipment, shall Hanford Elementary School District issue $24,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, requiring independent audits, citizens’ oversight, no money for administrators, all funds staying local, without increasing current tax rates.[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the Kings County Counsel:
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Voter approval of this Measure will authorize the governing board of the Hanford Elementary School District (the “District”) to issue and sell bonds in the maximum amount of Twenty-four Million Dollars ($24,000,000.00), bearing interest at legal rates and with maturity dates within the legal limits. The bond proceeds may be expended to upgrade, modernize, replace, and improve District facilities. The bond Project List (“List”) in the Measure describes the specific projects the District proposes to finance with proceeds from the sale of the bonds. The District may use bond proceeds only for the purposes specified in the Measure. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, upgrading electrical systems, making health and safety improvements, improving access to technology, modernizing facilities, replacing portables, removing asbestos, and improving access for students with disabilities. The bond proceeds may not be used for purposes not specified in the List, including teacher or administrator salaries or other school operating expenses. Inclusion of a project on the List does not guarantee the project will be funded or completed. This Measure would require annual, independent performance and financial audits of the use of bond proceeds and appointment of a citizens’ oversight committee. Information regarding the estimated tax rate to repay these bonds is found in the “Tax Rate Statement” prepared by the District. The actual tax rate necessary to pay the Bond Measure may vary depending on the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at each sale and actual increases in assessed valuations. The Measure makes no change to existing law and it must be approved by at least 55% of the eligible votes cast or the bonds will not be issued. This Measure was placed on the ballot by order of the governing board of the District.[2] |
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| —Kings County Counsel[1] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure was available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Hanford Elementary School District, California.
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 County of Kings, "Election Information for the November 8, 2016 Election," accessed October 30, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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