Bonita USD Measure A $256M School Bond
Summary
The council formally backed the June 2026 bond to fix 40-50 year old plumbing, HVAC, science labs, and portables at about $59 per $100,000 of assessed value. Supporters say it protects property values and students; critics warned of long-term interest costs and questioned district maintenance spending.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $59 per $100,000 of assessed value — about $600 a year on a million-dollar home — for up to 40 years.
Bonita Unified students, teachers, and staff at aging campuses — plus homeowners whose property values ride on school quality.
Property owners, including renters who may see the cost passed through in rent.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
The council formally backed the June 2026 bond to fix 40-50 year old plumbing, HVAC, science labs, and portables at about $59 per $100,000 of assessed value. Supporters say it protects property values and students; critics warned of long-term interest costs and questioned district maintenance spending.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
Mayor Hepburn flagged a coming $230 million school bond — about $59 per $100,000 of assessed value — to fix 40-year-old HVAC, 50-year-old plumbing, aging portables, and outdated labs.
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