Measure V school parcel tax renewal
Summary
The school district's parcel tax — 7.2 cents per square foot, unchanged since 2004 — brings in about $10.2 million a year for counselors, libraries, and athletics, and sunsets in June 2027. The superintendent is gearing up for a voter renewal campaign with senior and disability exemptions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Continuation would keep the existing 7.2-cents-per-square-foot parcel tax, about $10.2 million a year for schools, on property owners.
Students gain continued counselors, libraries, athletic programs, and core academic funding.
Property owners continue paying the parcel tax, though seniors and disabled residents are exempt.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 27, 2026
The school district's parcel tax — 7.2 cents per square foot, unchanged since 2004 — brings in about $10.2 million a year for counselors, libraries, and athletics, and sunsets in June 2027. The superintendent is gearing up for a voter renewal campaign with senior and disability exemptions.
City Council — October 13, 2026
Speakers urged support for Measure V on the November 3 ballot — a renewal, not an increase, of the 7.2-cents-per-square-foot parcel tax that funds about $10.2 million a year for school counselors, libraries, athletics, and programs at Hercules High.
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