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Authorize $848 million in bonds for facilities at College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College. The question states that current tax rates would not increase and estimates approximately $18 per $100,000 of assessed property value, raising $75 million annually while bonds are outstanding. Projects include instructional facilities and building-system repairs, with independent audits and oversight.
Official source: https://smcacre.gov/elections/november-3-2026-statewide-general-election
Approval requirement: 55% (county listing).
Without increasing current tax rates and to protect affordable higher education at College of San Mateo, Cañada College, and Skyline College by repairing/constructing science, engineering, math, technology, skilled trades, and career-training classrooms that prepare students for in-demand careers; and repairing roofs, plumbing, electrical, shall San Mateo County Community College District’s measure authorizing $848,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately $18 per $100,000 assessed value ($75,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent audits, oversight, and all money locally controlled?
Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 14). Wording transcribed from the official filing; line breaks and spacing normalized.
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Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 14)
Content reviewed 2026-10-08. Source files checked 2026-10-08. Links open the county’s current files, which may change after review.
89 of 102 recorded GO Bond measures in San Mateo passed between 1998 and 2024.
Same county and broad measure type. These measures may have different purposes and voting rules. Historical outcomes are not a forecast.
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SAN MATEO Measure Q
SAN MATEO Measure G
SAN MATEO Measure H
SAN MATEO Measure E
SAN MATEO Measure HH
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