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Millbrae Elementary School District parcel tax, Measure P (June 2008)
A Millbrae Elementary School District parcel tax, Measure P ballot question was on the June 3, 2008 ballot for voters in the Millbrae Elementary School District in San Mateo County, California, where it was defeated.
If Measure P had been approved, it would have levied an annual parcel tax of $78 for five years to reinstate music, library, instructional and technology aides and custodians in the school. The proposed tax hike was also designed to protect teachers from layoffs; and maintain programs, according to the ballot language.
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for approval.
Election results
| Measure P | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| 1,622 | 33.71% | |||
| Yes | 3,190 | 66.29% | ||
- These final, certified, election results are from the San Mateo County elections office.
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:
| Measure P: "To ensure that the children of Millbrae continue to receive a high quality education, to offset State budget cuts, to reinstate eliminated music, library, instructional and technology aides and custodians, protect teachers from layoffs, and to support and maintain the District's academic programs and classroom health and safety, shall the Millbrae Elementary School District be authorized to levy an annual tax of seventy-eight ($78) dollars per taxable parcel, limited to five years with a tax exemption for senior citizens?"[1] |
See also
External links
- Letters assigned to local ballot measures San Mateo Daily News, March 14, 2008
- Roster of June 3 ballot measures in San Mateo County
- Yes on P, website of supporters.
- Millbrae Education Foundation, also supporters of P.
- Save Millbrae Schools, supporters of P.
- City of Millbrae bites the cheese
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.