With 32 of 32 precincts reporting, but some mail-in ballots outstanding:
Yes - 50.29%
No - 49.71%
Yes - 70.04%
No - 29.96%
Yes - 62.47%
No - 37.53%
Yes - 50.87%
No - 49.13%
Yes - 38.26%
No - 61.74%
Yes - 61.48%
No - 38.52%
Yes - 57.52%
No - 42.48%
Yes - 77.32%
No - 22.68%
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Ballot measures in the county range from votes on bonds to fund school district improvements to measures to preserve essential city services. Voting takes place on Nov. 3, 2015. For complete information about voting, visit the San Mateo County election site.
How the ballot reads: To upgrade and repair neighborhood schools with funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Redwood City Elementary School District: renovate aging classrooms and science labs for 21st century learning; fix or replace deteriorating roofs; update classroom and instructional technology; improve school fire and earthquake safety; and repair, construct, acquire or equip classrooms, sites and facilities; by issuing $193 million in bonds at legal rates, with independent oversight, no money for administrators, and all funds staying local?
In a nutshell: Up to $193 million in bonds would be issued, if approved, to make improvements provided in Measure T's "bond project list." The measure indicates all of the district's schools are older than 50 years, and school renovations and repairs would be made to keep schools safe. The bond also calls for upgrades to school technologies and facilities. Measure T requires 55 percent approval to pass.
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How the ballot reads: To provide additional classrooms, relieve overcrowding and address increasing enrollment at San Mateo and Foster City schools, with funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District replace aging portable classrooms, update and add new classrooms, provide modern classrooms, reduce class size, improve handicapped access, repair, construct, acquire equipment, classrooms, sites/facilities, by issuing $148,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, with citizen oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all funds benefiting San Mateo and Foster City schools?
In a nutshell: A "yes" vote authorizes the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District to issue up to $148 million in order to upgrade school technologies and provide funds for construction and repair of school facilities. Measure X needs 55 percent approval to pass.
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How the ballot reads: Shall the position of City Treasurer of the City of San Bruno be appointive?
In a nutshell: The San Bruno city treasurer is currently elected by voters to a four-year term. Under state law, the position of city treasurer is an elective position unless it is made appointive by the city's voters. If Measure R is approved, the position will become appointive after Dec. 3, 2017. The measure needs majority approval to pass.
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How the ballot reads: To continue locally controlled funding to maintain services and improve infrastructure, including: police patrols and gang prevention; street, sidewalk and pothole repair; 9-1-1 response times and emergency medical services, fire prevention; senior, teen and children’s programs; parks, paths and playfields, library hours; and other city services; shall San Mateo extend the existing voter-approved quarter-cent sales tax for 30 years, without increasing current tax rates, with citizen oversight of how proceeds are spent?
In a nutshell: If voters approve Measure S, a voter-approved 0.25 percent sales tax set to expire on March 31, 2018, will be extended by 30 years to March 31, 2048. Funds can be allocated to public safety in the city, infrastructure projects and essential city services, among other things.
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How the ballot reads: Shall the position of City Clerk of the City of San Bruno be appointive?
In a nutshell: The San Bruno city clerk is currently elected by voters to a four-year term. Under state law, the position of city clerk is an elective position unless it is made appointive by the city's voters. If Measure U is approved, the position will become appointive after Dec. 3, 2017. The measure needs majority approval to pass.
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How the ballot reads: To permanently protect and preserve rare San Carlos open space from development, protect a local water source, prevent increased traffic congestion, and improve access to tranquil natural areas and parks, including walking trails, recreation, and restrooms/facilities, shall City of San Carlos issue $45 million in bonds to acquire, create and enhance Black Mountain Park, located along Alameda de las Pulgas between Madera Avenue and Melendy Drive, with citizen oversight and funds restricted to these specific purposes only?
In a nutshell: If approved, Measure V would allow San Carlos to issue up to $45 million in bonds in order to acquire Black Mountain Properties as a public park. Funds would also be used to improve access to walking trails and recreation. Measure V requires two-thirds voter approval to pass.
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How the ballot reads: To maintain South San Francisco services, including maintaining neighborhood police patrols/911 response, programs for seniors/disabled residents, crime/gang suppression programs, repairing potholes/streets, maintaining youth/teen educational/recreational programs, providing a police operations center that meets earthquake safety codes, and other city services; shall South San Francisco levy a 1/2 cent sales tax for 30 years, with authority to incur debt to accelerate projects, annual audits, citizens’ oversight, no funds for Sacramento and all funds for South San Francisco?
In a nutshell: Measure W, if approved by voters, would authorize an additional 0.5 percent sales tax. The tax would last for 30 years. It is a "general tax" and can be used for any legitimate city governmental purpose.
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How the ballot reads: Shall the appropriations limit applicable to the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, which is currently set at $40,000,000 and set to expire on June 30, 2016, be reauthorized for four years at a level of $50,000,000, beginning on July 1, 2016?
In a nutshell: Approval of Measure Y would increase the Menlo Park Fire Protection District's spending limit to $50 million beginning July 1, 2016, and would last for four years.
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