Voters in the Cabrillo Unified School District, which serves Half Moon Bay and the mid-Coastside, will decide Measure Z, a parcel tax for local schools.
What it does
- Rate: $239 per parcel per year for five years, according to the district.
- Money raised: about $2.6 million a year.
- What it replaces: Measure N, the $198 parcel tax voters approved in November 2024 (which itself replaced Measure I). Measure Z would take effect July 1, 2027. If Z fails, Measure N stays in place.
- Vote needed: two-thirds.
What the money is for
The district says the money would support teachers, career technical education such as agriculture, construction and welding, college readiness, arts, special education and student mental health. The district says none of it can go to administrator salaries.
Exemptions
Seniors and some people with disabilities can apply for an exemption. The district says applications are due by May 1. VoterDecoder's summary says the disability exemption is tied to income at or below 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines.
Arguments
According to VoterDecoder, only an argument in favor was filed. Its signers include district finance chief Jennifer Marsh, Kendra Holland, Mike Alifano and Jill Jacobson. No argument against was submitted.
Cabrillo voters also choose trustees in Area C and Area E.
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How to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls and vote centers close at 8 p.m., and mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive within seven days. You can check your registration and ballot status at sos.ca.gov/elections. California lets you register and vote the same day at a vote center.