Special May 7 election for Measures E and F will depress turnout while deceitful ballot language hides true impact
When school districts seek ballot approval for new property taxes, they should be transparent about the measures and encourage voter participation.
To see this, consider that the last time the district sought voter approval for a parcel tax, in a May 2015 special election, voter turnout was While we’re sympathetic with the concern that many local races and measures can get lost in the flurry of focus on the top of the ballot, the solution is not to opt for depressed turnout. Rather, backers of the measure should actively campaign for it if they want voters to pass it.
Measure F would add a completely new tax — also to help pay for district operations — of $98 per parcel. This tax would start July 1 and would last until 2033, a year earlier than the expiration of the Measure E tax. Unlike Measure E, Measure F does not contain an annual inflation increase.Editorial: East Bay voters should OK only one of four school bond plans
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