Failed
Result: 63.5% yes, 36.5% no (24,877 votes cast)
This measure would have imposed an $89 annual parcel tax on properties within the Petaluma Joint Union High School District for 8 years to raise $2.2 million annually for teacher retention, academic programs, smaller class sizes, and college/career preparation. The measure included exemptions for seniors, prohibited using funds for administrator salaries, and required independent citizen oversight.