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With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Aromas-San Juan Unified School District’s measure to renovate/modernize classrooms; expand coding, robotics and engineering workshops; replace leaky roofs; and upgrade fire alarms and emergency communication systems at Aromas School, San Juan School, and Anzar High be adopted, authorizing $44 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $2.7 million annually while outstanding), citizens’ oversight, and full public disclosure of spending?
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With no projected increase to current tax rates, shall Pacific Grove Unified School District’s measure to renovate existing classrooms; replace deteriorating electrical wiring; expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics facilities at Forest Grove Elementary School, Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School,Pacific Grove Adult Education Center, Pacific Grove Community High School and Pacific Grove High School be adopted, authorizing $78 million of bonds at legal rates, annual audits, average levies below $32 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (approximately $4,700,000 annually) while outstanding, citizens’ oversight, and full disclosure of spending with funds that cannot be spent elsewhere?
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With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s measure to renovate classrooms; expand career/ technical education programs including robotics and coding; and replace outdated plumbing,  leaking pipes and aging electrical wiring be adopted, authorizing $315 million of bonds with levies less than $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $18.3 million annually) while outstanding, legal rates, annual audits, independent oversight, eligibility for state matching funds and full public disclosure?
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With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Soledad Unified School District’s measure to renovate, repair and improve all schools throughout the District: ensure Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance; and construct a new track and field at Soledad High School be adopted, authorizing $42 million of bonds with average levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $2.5 million annually) while outstanding, legal rates, audits, citizen oversight and full public disclosure of all spending? 
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SALINAS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REPAIR, STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SAFETY MEASURE. To upgrade neighborhood schools, attract/retain quality teachers by repairing deteriorating classrooms, bathrooms, roofs; upgrading classrooms/science labs, school security, fire safety; removing hazardous materials; providing safe drinking water, career/college training; acquiring, constructing, repairing sites, facilities, equipment, shall Salinas Union High School District’s measure authorizing $115,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $19/$100,000 assessed value ($7,300,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring annual independent audits/citizens’ oversight?
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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC/ JOB TRAINING CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENT MEASURE. To upgrade deteriorating academic/ vocational classrooms; replace outdated science/ technology/ computer labs; provide classrooms for future first responders; remove hazardous materials like asbestos, mold, lead paint; construct, acquire, repair classrooms, facilities, sites, and equipment, shall South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $35,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation, providing approximately $2,600,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, supporting local schools, requiring citizen oversight/ audits?
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY/REPAIR MEASURE. To upgrade emergency communication systems, fire alarms/sprinklers, safety door locks, security cameras,; repair deteriorating classrooms, restrooms; replace outdated, unsafe portables, electrical wiring; earthquake retrofit classrooms/ buildings; and construct, acquire, repair classrooms, facilities, sites, and equipment, shall South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $35,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation, providing approximately $2,600,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, supporting local schools, requiring citizen oversight/audits?
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To improve the quality of education; repair leaky roofs; make safety and security improvements, including fire alarms, fencing, electrical and plumbing; modernize/upgrade classrooms, bathrooms and a new science lab, shall Chualar Union School District’s measure be adopted issuing $5,600,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying average rates of $29.79 per $100,000 of assessed value and generating approximately $353,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, with strict accountability, citizen's oversight, annual audits, and no money for administrators’ salaries?
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Renovations Bond.  With funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall King City Union School District’s measure to repair leaky roofs and plumbing; replace deteriorating electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems; and renovate classrooms at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, Arts Magnet School and Early Education Center be adopted, authorizing $19.8 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $26 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $1,400,000 annually while outstanding), citizen oversight, public disclosure of spending, and no projected increase in taxes?
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Safety/Classroom Technology Bond. With funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall King City Union School District’s measure to improve school safety; ensure accessibility for disabled individuals; and update classroom technology at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, Arts Magnet School and Early Education Center be adopted, authorizing $21.6 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $29 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $1,500,000 annually while outstanding), citizen oversight, public disclosure of spending and no projected increase in taxes?
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To improve the quality of local schools; construct, repair, and rehabilitate aging classrooms and student support facilities, including making security, health, and safety improvements; shall Mission Union School District’s measure issuing $1,500,000 of bonds at legal rates be adopted, generating approximately $114,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at average rates of 3 cents per $100 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, no money for salaries and all money staying local?
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Spreckels Union School District Classroom Repair, Upgrade, Safety Measure. To repair/upgrade neighborhood schools, retain/attract quality teachers by repairing leaky roofs, plumbing/restrooms, smoke/fire alarms, outdated electrical/ sewer systems; maintaining safety; providing safe drinking water; removing asbestos, lead paint, mold; shall Spreckels Union School District’s measure authorizing $27,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying 3¢ per $100 assessed valuation, averaging $5,500,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring citizens oversight, audits, public spending disclosure, funds for local schools?
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"To improve the quality of education; modernize outdated classrooms and school facilities; replace leaky roofs; and make safety improvements at drop-off and pickup areas; shall the measure authorizing Washington Union School District to issue $18,200,000 of bonds at legal rates, generating on average $1.08 million annually as long as bonds are outstanding at approximately $19 per $100,000 assessed value, be adopted, with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight committee, no money for salaries and all money staying local?"
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Shall the measure to protect city services including police and fire , parks, bicycle and pedestrian safety, roadways and storm drains, by increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax up to 4%, raising up to $60,000 in additional yearly revenue the State cannot take away, and taxing rent charged to “hotel” guests, including by online travel and short-term rental companies, for transient occupancy, with annual independent audits, until ended by voters, be adopted?
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City of Gonzales 2024 Transactions and Use Tax.  Shall a measure establishing a new Gonzales sales tax that increases the total tax rate from 1.0% to 1.5% used for general government purposes such as maintenance of infrastructure and improvements (Fire House, streets, roads and sidewalks, parks) adding $800,000 in revenues annually, collected on an ongoing basis until extinguished and requiring all funds to stay local with independent citizen’s committee oversight and annual audits, be adopted?   
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Shall the measure increasing the City of King’s local sales tax rate from one percent to one and one-half percent for general government uses (such as public safety, street improvements, park and facility maintenance, and emergency reserves), providing an annual increase of approximately $1,200,000 under local control with citizen oversight, annual audits, and expiration in 12 years, be adopted?
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2/3 Voter Approval Required*
MARINA 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, SAFETY, ESSENTIAL SERVICES/ FACILITIES MEASURE. To maintain rapid 911, fire, and emergency response times; ensure Marina’s Fire/ Police Departments can respond to emergencies, maintain fire/police services, provide fire/police stations/community center, shall City of Marina’s measure authorizing $50,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying on average $54.74 annually per $100,000 of assessed value, generating approximately $3,191,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring public spending disclosure, all funds spent locally?
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City Charter Clerical Corrections and Clarifications. Shall the measure to amend the City’s Charter to delete obsolete provisions, resolve contradictions, update procedures for the adoption of ordinances, and clarify that the Library Board appoints or removes the Library Director, who is responsible for administering the Library Board’s collections policy and appointing and removing other Library employees, be adopted?
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Councilmember Filing as Candidate for Mayor.  Shall the measure to amend the City’s Charter to specify that the term of office for a Councilmember filing for Mayor expires when their successor is appointed or 40 days after the election, whichever occurs first; remove the five extra days for the candidate filing period; and other clerical, non-substantive changes to sections regarding the Mayor and City Councilmembers, be adopted?
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Mayor and City Councilmember Term Limits.  Shall the measure to amend the City’s Charter to provide that no person shall hold elective office for more than 12 years, whether held in the office of Mayor, City Councilmember, or combination of both offices, be adopted?
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Leases of Real Property.  Shall the measure to amend the City’s Charter to allow the City to lease City real property to qualified nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or educational institutions, on terms and rates that serve the community benefit, be adopted? 
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Shall the Pacific Grove City Charter be amended to reduce the size of the City Council from six Councilmembers and a Mayor to four Councilmembers and a Mayor such that: in 2026 two Councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms, and one to a single two-year term, and every two years thereafter two Councilmembers shall be elected to four-year terms; with associated amendments for votes needed for a quorum, majority vote and other select actions?
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Shall Chapter 23.45 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code be amended, in the form included in the voter information guide,  to add a definition of timeshare project that will henceforth be associated with  the City’s longstanding prohibition of timeshare projects; prohibit advertising and sale of any prohibited timeshare project; and other related changes?
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Shall the term of office for Mayor be four years?
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Shall Measure H, the Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District commercial cannabis tax imposed by the voters of the Fire District in 2018 to fund the impacts of the cannabis industry on fire prevention services and to response to fires, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies, be repealed? 
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