To maintain quality education and provide over $850,000 in annual local school funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Martinez Unified School District attract and retain qualified teachers; maintain math, science, technology, engineering, reading/ writing programs; protect art/ music; keep school libraries open; and maintain school counselors by renewing for 5 years local school funding at the current $50 rate plus $25 per parcel with senior exemptions, independent citizens’ oversight and all funds supporting Martinez students?
3, Contra Costa County • 2018 • M
Passed
Result: 77.0% yes, 23.0% no (13,167 votes cast)
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This measure renewed a local parcel tax for Martinez Unified School District at $75 per parcel ($50 existing rate plus $25 increase) for five years to fund educational programs including math, science, technology, arts, libraries, and school counselors. The tax includes exemptions for seniors and requires independent oversight of the funds.