To improve the quality of local schools; make security, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and repair or replace leaky roofs; shall Terra Bella Union School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $5,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, generating approximately $317,000 annually while bonds are outstanding with levies of approximately 3 cents per $100 assessed value, with annual audits, citizens’ oversight, no money for salaries and all money for local projects?
3, Tulare County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 41.3% yes, 58.7% no (663 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure would have authorized the Terra Bella Union School District to issue $5 million in bonds to fund school facility improvements including security upgrades, accessibility modifications, classroom modernization, restroom updates, and roof repairs. The bonds would have been repaid through property tax levies of approximately 3 cents per $100 of assessed value.