To protect the quality of education and prevent deep cuts to Lafayette elementary and middle school programs in math, science, engineering, technology, reading, music, and the arts, maintain manageable class sizes to enhance student achievement, and attract and retain highly qualified teachers, shall Lafayette School District establish a $290 parcel tax for 7 years only, providing $3,011,360 annually in dedicated funding for neighborhood schools, with independent citizen oversight, an exemption for seniors, and all money staying local?
3, Contra Costa County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 73.1% yes, 26.9% no (13,544 votes cast)
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This measure established a $290 annual parcel tax for 7 years in the Lafayette School District to provide $3,011,360 annually for educational programs and services. The tax includes a senior exemption and independent citizen oversight, with all funds remaining within the local school district.