Learn about the measures by school district that appear on the ballot for this March 5

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The electoral ballot that citizens registered in the San Mateo County, among others, have to choose between YES or NO to four school measures. Find out what they are and review the details of each one, so that you can make an informed choice this coming March 5th.

 

Measure C

The Jefferson Elementary School District (“District”) currently has in effect an annual parcel tax of $68 per parcel, which will expire on June 30, 2026.

The District Board of Trustees proposes to adopt a new increased special tax to support various educational purposes.

If this Measure is approved, a new annual tax of $88 per parcel will be imposed for a nine-year period beginning July 1, 2026, after the existing tax expires, and ending June 30, 2035.

The proposed parcel tax applies to any unit of real property owned in whole or in part in the District that receives a separate property tax bill from the San Mateo County tax collection agency.

The stated purposes of the proposed parcel tax include: