Measure B Passes!

San Carlos School District parcel tax, Measure B, May 2009

A San Carlos School District parcel tax, Measure B ballot proposition was on the May 5, 2009 ballot in San Mateo County, California, for voters in the San Carlos school district.^[1]

Measure B imposes a $78 annual education parcel tax for six years.

• Yes: 5,746 (71.20%) 
• No: 2,324 (28.80%)

2/3rds of those voting had to vote "yes" for the measure to pass.

Ballot language

The question on the ballot is:

"To protect San Carlos’ excellent elementary and middle schools; maintain high-quality programs including hands-on science, literacy programs to ensure all students read at or above grade level; attract, retain, and avoid laying off highly qualified teachers; and maintain art and music; shall the San Carlos School District impose a $78 per parcel school tax per year for six years, with independent citizen oversight, an exemption for those 65 and older, and all funds supporting local schools?"