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Pacifica School District, California, Parcel Tax, Measure D (June 2016)
| Measure D: Pacifica School District Parcel Tax |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| June 7, 2016 |
| Status: |
 ApprovedMajority required: 66.67% |
| Topic: |
| California parcel tax Expires in: 10 years |
| Related articles |
| California parcel tax on the ballot June 7, 2016 ballot measures in California San Mateo County, California ballot measures Local school tax on the ballot |
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| Pacifica School District, California |
A a parcel tax measure was on the ballot for Pacifica School District voters in San Mateo County, California, on June 7, 2016. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the district to impose an annual parcel tax of $118 per parcel for 10 years. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing the district to impose an annual parcel tax of $118 per parcel for 10 years, allowing the tax to expire on June 30, 2017. |
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for the approval of Measure D.
Election results
| Pacifica School District, Measure D | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 9,425 | 77.5% | ||
| No | 2,737 | 22.5% | ||
- Election results from San Mateo County Elections Office'
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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Without increasing taxes, to protect approximately $1.3 million annual local funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Pacifica School District renew expiring local funding, protect quality education in local elementary/middle schools, enhance math, science, history, reading/writing programs, attract/retain qualified teachers, support well-rounded education like art/music programs, computer/technology instruction, libraries and support struggling students, at $118 annually for 10 years, with citizen oversight, senior citizen exemptions, and no funds for administrators? [2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the San Mateo County Counsel:
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The California Constitution and state law authorize school districts to levy qualified special taxes for specified purposes. Government Code Sections 50077 and 50079 provide that such a tax measure passes if two-thirds of those voting on it vote to approve the measure. The Pacifica School District (the “District”) currently has a parcel tax approved in 2011 that imposes $118 in taxes per taxable parcel per year. The 2011 tax expires on June 30, 2017. By this measure, the District’s Board of Education proposes to renew this tax beginning July 1, 2017. If this measure is approved, the current tax would continue after June 30, 2017, for a period of ten years, at a rate of $118 per parcel annually on taxable parcels in the District. The proposed tax applies to any unit of land in the District that receives a separate property tax bill from San Mateo County tax collection officials. However, individuals in the following three categories may annually apply for an exemption from the tax: 1) any person who owns an interest in the parcel, occupies the parcel as their principal place of residence, and is aged 65 years or older; 2) any person who receives Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age, and occupies the parcel as their principal place of residence; or 3) any person who receives Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, regardless of age, whose annual income is less than 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines. Property otherwise exempt from property taxes will also be exempt from this tax. The stated purposes of the parcel tax are to: enhance core academics like math, science, history, reading, and writing; support art, music, and electives; attract and retain qualified teachers and staff; maintain classroom computer and technology instruction; strengthen school library programs; and maintain programs that support struggling students. No proceeds from the tax may be spent on District administration. State law requires that the proceeds of the parcel tax be placed in a special account and that an annual report accounting for parcel tax revenues collected and expended and the status of projects or programs funded by the tax be filed with the Board of Education. The measure also raises the annual appropriations limit of the District in an amount equal to the total funds raised by the tax each year through the end of the tax. A “yes” vote on this measure would renew the current tax at a rate of $118 per taxable parcel on property within the District for a period of ten years beginning July 1, 2017, for the purposes listed above. A “yes” vote would also raise the District’s annual appropriations limit for the same period by the total amount raised by this tax each year. A “no” vote on this measure would not allow the parcel tax to be levied, allowing the current tax of $118 to expire on June 30, 2017. This measure passes if two-thirds of those voting on the measure vote “yes.”[2] |
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| —San Mateo County Counsel[1] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
The following individuals signed the official argument in favor of the measure:[1]
- Jesse Levin
- Julie Mazzetti, local business owner
- Richard Campbell, chair of the Pacifica Planning Commission
- Ross Ellison, Terra Nova High School science teacher
- Karen Ervin, former Pacifica Mayor
- Juan T. Weideman, 25-year Pacifica resident
Arguments in favor
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in favor of the measure:[1]
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Vote Yes on Measure D to renew stable, local education funding that will protect 19 excellent academic programs and retain qualified teachers in Pacifica School District schools without raising taxes by a single penny. Although our local elementary and middle schools are a source of community pride here in Pacifica, the fact remains that they are among the lowest funded in San Mateo County. Measure D provides a.dedicated source of local funding to protect vital keys to student success. Strong.core academics, skilled teachers and innovative science, technology, tp engineering and math programs all ensure that local students are prepared to excel in 14 high school, college and the 21st-century workforce. Without Measure D Pacifica School District schools will have to cut critical educational programs like these. Measure D continues the community tradition of supporting our elementary and middle schools with locally controlled funding that cannot be taken away by the state. Vote Yes on D: Prepare Elementary and Middle School Students for Future Success
Measure Is Fiscally Accountable and Does Not Increase Taxes
Our local elementary and middle schools are an integral part of Pacifica. Please join parents, teachers and community leaders in supporting the future success of local Pacifica School District students and protecting quality education in our neighborhood schools without raising taxes — vote Yes on D. [2] |
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Opposition
Opponents
Mark W. A. Hinkle, representing the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, signed the official argument against the measure.[1]
Arguments against
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in opposition to the measure:[1]
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Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the Pacifica School District Board of Trustees.
Related measures
- Pacifica School District parcel tax, Measure L (November 2011)
- Pacifica School District parcel tax, Measure N (June 2008)
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