To protect academic excellence and maintain strong programs in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for local elementary/middle school students; attract/retain high-quality teachers, and increase teacher resources, shall Union Elementary School District’s measure to levy $149 per year for 6 years, raising $1.9 million annually that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted, with independent community oversight, no funds for administrators, exempting seniors, all funds locally-controlled benefiting local schools?
3, Santa Clara County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 57.7% yes, 42.3% no (14,968 votes cast)
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This measure would have authorized Union Elementary School District to levy a $149 annual parcel tax for six years to raise approximately $1.9 million annually for educational programs, teacher resources, and school improvements. The measure failed despite receiving majority support because it did not reach the required two-thirds threshold for passage.