Ravenswood City School District, Measure Q, Parcel Tax (June 2018)
| Measure Q: Ravenswood City School District Parcel Tax |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| June 5, 2018 |
| Status: |
Majority required: 66.67% |
| Topic: |
| California parcel tax Expires in: 8 years |
| Related articles |
| California parcel tax on the ballot June 5, 2018 ballot measures in California San Mateo County, California ballot measures Local school tax on the ballot |
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A parcel tax renewal was on the ballot for Ravenswood City School District voters in San Mateo County, California, on June 5, 2018. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing the existing parcel tax for eight years at an annual rate of $196 per parcel to fund academic programs, safety, technology, and instruction. |
| A no vote was a vote against renewing the existing parcel tax for eight years at an annual rate of $196 per parcel to fund academic programs, safety, technology, and instruction. |
Election results
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Ravenswood City Elementary School District Measure Q |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,129 | 74.47% | ||
| No | 730 | 25.53% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot question
The ballot question was as follows:[1]
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To improve local elementary and middle school students' learning and achievement in reading, writing, math and other educational programs; invest in classroom computers and technology; increase safety; maintain reduced class sizes; and attract and retain highly qualified staff; shall the Ravenswood City School District renew an existing tax of $196 per parcel for 814 years, providing $1.2 million annually, with small annual adjustments, senior and legal exemptions, all money staying local and requiring citizen oversight?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the San Mateo County Counsel:
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The California Constitution and State law authorize school districts to levy qualified special taxes for specified purposes. Government Code Sections 50077 and 50079 provide that such a tax measure passes if two-thirds of those voting on it vote to approve the measure. The Ravenswood City School District (“District”) currently has an annual special parcel tax of $196 per parcel adopted in 2011 that will expire June 30, 2018. By this Measure, the District’s Board of Trustees proposes to renew the special tax on parcels in the District to raise funds to support various educational purposes outlined below. If this Measure is approved, an annual tax of $196 per parcel, adjusted annually for inflation, at a rate not to exceed 3%, would be imposed starting July 1, 2018, for a period of eight years, with the tax ending June 30, 2026. The District estimates $1.2 million would be raised annually by the renewed tax. The proposed tax applies to any unit of real property which lies wholly or partially in the District that receives a separate property tax bill from San Mateo County tax collection officials. Parcels otherwise exempt from such property taxes will be exempt from this proposed tax. Individuals owning and occupying a parcel as a singlefamily residence may apply for an exemption to the tax if they also: (1) are age 65 years or older; (2) receive Supplemental Security Income for a disability, regardless of age; or (3) receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, regardless of age, and have an annual income not exceeding 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines. Parcels presently exempt from the District’s existing parcel tax are automatically exempt from the tax under this Measure. The stated purposes of the parcel tax are to improve students’ reading, writing, and math skills by recruiting and retaining experience, highly qualified staff and by supporting supplemental educational programs and services. The proceeds of the tax shall only be used for the stated purposes, and for no other purposes. The District will provide the following additional accountability measures for the tax proceeds: the proceeds will be placed into a special account; and an annual report accounting for the proceeds collected and expended and the status of projects or programs funded by the tax will be filed with the District’s Board of Trustees. Also, the District’s appropriations limit shall be increased annually if necessary to ensure revenue from the tax may be spent for the listed purposes. A “yes” vote on this measure would impose an annual tax of $196 per taxable parcel on property within the District for a period of eight years beginning July 1, 2018, for the purposes listed above. A “no” vote on this measure would not allow the parcel tax to be levied, with the existing annual parcel tax of $196 per parcel expiring without replacement on June 30, 2018. This measure passes if two-thirds of those voting on the measure vote “yes.”[2] |
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| —San Mateo County Counsel[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Ravenswood City School District, California.
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections, "Resolution," accessed April 16, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections, "Impartial Analysis," accessed April 16, 2018
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