To repair, upgrade neighborhood schools, shall West Contra Costa Unified School District modernize core classrooms; provide safe, secure school environments, including updated technology and air conditioning, that improve academic achievement and provide relevant career pathways for all students, by issuing $575 million of bonds, at legal rates, averaging $34.48 million annually while bonds are outstanding, at 6¢ per $100 assessed value, with strict citizens’ oversight, annual audits and all money for local schools?
3, Contra Costa County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 58.7% yes, 41.3% no (61,253 votes cast)
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This measure authorized the West Contra Costa Unified School District to issue $575 million in bonds to repair and modernize school facilities, including upgrading classrooms, technology, air conditioning, and security systems. The bonds would be repaid through property taxes at a rate of 6 cents per $100 of assessed property value.