MEASURE B11
CITY OF SUNNYVALE – Charter Amendment
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“Shall Article VI of the City of Sunnyvale Charter be amended to establish “by-district” elections for six Council members required to be residents of a district and elected only by the voters of that district, and one Mayor who will be directly elected by all City voters; change term limits to permit service on the Council for three consecutive terms but only two as Councilmember or Mayor; and make other conforming amendments?”
Majority Vote.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would change the City’s charter to establish six districts, and voters can elect a resident of their district to the City Council seat, while the Mayor can be elected by all Sunnyvale voters. This Amendment will also change the term limits to serve on the Council for three consecutive terms or two terms as Councilmember or Mayor.
A NO vote on this measure would be a vote to keep the charter the same and elect all seven City councilmembers at-large with a numbered seat. The Council selects the Mayor from one of its members to serve for two years.
MEASURE C12
CITY OF SANTA CLARA – Charter Amendment
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: NO
SUMMARY
“DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTIONS. Shall the City Charter be amended to elect city council members by district, excepting the mayor, as follows: for the 2020 election to establish six districts for the election of one council member to represent each district; and, beginning in 2022 to establish three districts for the election of two council members to represent each district; and to require an independent redistricting committee?”
Majority Vote
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would amend the Santa Clara City Charter to establish three districts in 2022 for the election of two councilmembers to represent each district and require an independent redistricting committee.
A NO vote on this measure would keep the existing six districts and voters can elect a resident of their district to the City Council seat, while the Mayor can be elected by all Santa Clara voters.
MEASURE D13
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW – Charter Amendment14
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: NO
SUMMARY
“Shall the City Charter be amended to: prohibit paying Rental Housing Committee (RHC) members; clarify the RHC independently implements the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act and related initiatives delegated by the City Council; clarify the City Council may remove RHC members for reasons including misconduct; allow annual rent increases up to 4%; authorize additional rent increases for critical housing improvements like seismic retrofits; clarify mobile homes are exempt; and make technical revisions?”
Majority Vote.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would modify the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) to allow for annual rent increases of up to 4% and additional increases up to 10% for improvements, prohibit paying the Rental Housing Committee (RHC) members, allow for the City Council to remove RHC members and appoint non-residents if they own or manage property regulated by the CSFRA.
A NO vote on this measure would keep the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) limits for rent increases below inflation and tenant evictions.
MEASURE E15
CITY OF SAN JOSE – Municipal Code Amendment – Transfer Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“To fund general City of San José services, including affordable housing for seniors, veterans, disabled, and low-income families, and helping homeless residents move into shelters/permanent housing, shall an ordinance be adopted enacting a real property transfer tax including unrecorded transfers at these rates: EXEMPT transfers under $2,000,000 adjusted for inflation, $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 at 0.75%, $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 at 1.0%, and over $10,000,000 at 1.5%; generating approximately $70,000,000 annually, until repealed, with all money staying local?”
Majority Vote.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a real property transfer tax for property above $2,000,000 to fund affordable housing and homeless shelters.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a real property transfer tax for property above $2,000,000 to fund affordable housing and homeless shelters.
MEASURE H16
FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“FOOTHILL-DE ANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL AND TEACHER EXCELLENCE MEASURE. To provide funding for local colleges that cannot be taken by the State; keep college education affordable; attract and retain quality teachers; support homeless, hungry students; maintain science, technology, health-science programs; and prepare students for university transfer, career and job training, shall Foothill-De Anza Community College District’s measure levying $48 per parcel for 5 years ($5,500,000 annually), be adopted, with citizens’ oversight, and with no funds for administrator salaries?”
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a $48 per parcel tax for a period of 5 years generating $5,500,000 annually to fund affordable college, retain and attract quality teachers, maintain school programs and career training, and support homeless and hungry students.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a $48 per parcel tax for a period of 5 years generating $5,500,000 annually to fund affordable college, retain and attract quality teachers, maintain school programs and career training, and support homeless and hungry students.
MEASURE K17
CAMPBELL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“To attract and retain high-quality teachers; increase teacher salaries; improve preparation for careers in technical fields including engineering, computer science, and health care; provide student mental health and suicide prevention services; and provide local high school students academic opportunities comparable to neighboring school districts, shall the Campbell Union High School District assess an annual parcel tax of $298 for 8 years, exempting senior citizens, providing approximately $16,600,000 annually, subject to independent oversight, annual audits, and local control?”
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a $298 parcel tax for a period of 8 years to raise an estimated $16,600,000 million annually to fund career development, retain high-quality teachers, provide mental health services and academic opportunities for Campbell Union High School Students.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a $298 parcel tax for a period of 8 years.
MEASURE O18
CUPERTINO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“Quality Local Schools and Academic Excellence Measure. To maintain strong academic programs in reading, writing, math, engineering/science for local elementary and middle school students, protect music and art programs, and retain highly qualified teachers shall Cupertino Union School District’s measure to levy $125 per year for 5 years, be approved, raising $4,321,500 annually that cannot be taken by the State, with exemptions for seniors, independent community oversight, no funds for administrators, and all funds benefiting local Schools?“
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a $125 per year parcel tax for a period of 5 years to maintain strong academic programs and retain highly qualified teachers.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a $125 per year parcel tax for 5 years to maintain strong academic programs and retain highly qualified teachers.
MEASURE P19
CAMPBELL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“To help local elementary and middle schools attract/retain high performing teachers, sustain strong academic and advanced programs in reading, writing, math, arts and sciences, ensure every student reads at/above grade level, keep teacher salaries competitive and train/support new teachers, shall a Campbell Union Elementary School District measure levying $98/ parcel annually, exempting senior citizens, be adopted, raising $2.36 million for 9 years, with independent community oversight, no funds for administrators, and all funds benefiting local Schools?“
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a parcel tax of $98 per parcel for a period of 9 years to fund strong academic programs, and to retain and attract high performing teachers.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a parcel tax of $98 per parcel for a period of 9 years to fund strong academic programs, and to retain and attract high performing teachers.
MEASURE Q20
UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“To protect academic excellence and maintain strong programs in reading, writing, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for local elementary/middle school students; attract/retain high-quality teachers, and increase teacher resources, shall Union Elementary School District’s measure to levy $149 per year for 6 years, raising $1.9 million annually that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted, with independent community oversight, no funds for administrators, exempting seniors, all funds locally-controlled benefiting local schools?”
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a $149 parcel tax for a period of 6 years to fund strong academic programs, retain and attract qualified teachers, and increase teacher resources.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a $149 parcel tax for a period of 6 years to fund strong academic programs, retain and attract qualified teachers, and increase teacher resources.
MEASURE S21
OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parcel Tax
CAIR-SFBA Recommendation: YES
SUMMARY
“To improve education, student achievement, and safety in neighborhood schools by:
- Hiring, retaining, and training high-quality teachers;
- Maintaining class sizes;
- Expanding math, science and technology education;
- Ensuring adequate student supervision and safety through appropriate staffing; and
- Providing physical education programs.
Shall the Oak Grove Elementary School District levy a parcel tax of $132 per parcel for nine years, providing $3.4 million ongoing annually, exempting seniors, with annual audits, citizens’ oversight, and all funds used locally?”
Two-thirds (2/3) vote needed to pass.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
A YES vote on this measure would authorize a $132 per parcel tax for a period of 9 years to improve education, hire, retain, and train qualified teachers, maintain class size, and expand programs.
A NO vote on this measure would not authorize a $132 per parcel tax for a period of 9 years to improve education, hire, retain, and train qualified teachers, maintain class size, and expand programs.
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