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Presidential General Election, November 4, 2008
COUNTY MEASURES |
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Measure Q
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“Shall Chapter 5.148 be added to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, which ‘would impose a business license
tax of eight percent of gross receipts on operators of commercial parking facilities located in the
unincorporated area of San Mateo County?”
Measure Q - Full Text
Measure Q - Impartial Analyses
Measure Q - Argument in Favor
Measure Q - Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure Q
Measure Q - Argument Against
Measure Q - Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure Q
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors” |
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Voter Approval - Majority |
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Measure R
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“Shall Chapter 5.150 be added to the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, 1L which would impose a business license tax of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of gross receipts on operators of vehicle rental businesses located in the unincorporated area of San Mateo County?”
Measure R - Full Text
Measure R - Impartial Analyses
Measure R - Argument in Favor
Measure R - Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure R
Measure R - Argument Against
Measure R - Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure R
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - Majority |
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURES |
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San Carlos School District - Measure S |
“To maintain early reading programs, small class sizes and school libraries, support science, writing, mathematics, arts, and technology, retain and attract quality teachers and staff, and maintain safe schools, shall the San Carlos School District replace its existing special tax, increasing the rate by $75 for a total of $185 per parcel per year beginning July 1, 2009, with cost-of-living adjustments not more than 3% annually, an Independent Oversight Committee and offering a senior exemption?”
Measure S - Full Text
Measure S - Impartial Analyses
Measure S - Argument in Favor
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - 2/3 |
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Belmont - Redwood Shores Elementary School District - Measure U |
“To maintain academic excellence by continuing emphasis on math, science, reading and writing; keeping schools from losing qualified teachers; and enhancing well-rounded curriculum, including music and art, shall Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District collect an annual education parcel tax of $78 for seven years, with independent community oversight of all expenditures, no funds for administrator salaries, an exemption for senior
citizens 65 and over and all funds staying in local schools to protect high-quality education?”
Measure U - Full Text
Measure U - Impartial Analyses
Measure U - Argument in Favor
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - 2/3 |
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Millbrae School District - Measure X |
“To renovate and modernize the elementary and middle schools in the Millbrae Elementary School District, repairing or replacing aging roofs, worn plumbing, heating, ventilating, lighting and electrical systems with new, energy efficient systems, increasing student access to computers and technology and creating a dedicated technology fund, shall the District issue $30 million in bonds at interest rates within the statutory limit with all expenditures audited and reviewed by a citizens’ oversight committee?”
Measure X - Full Text
Measure X - Impartial Analyses
Measure X - Argument in Favor
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - 55% |
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Bayshore School District - Measure Y |
“To maintain educational excellence, high academic standards, small classess, improve reading and writing, offer
music, art language, provide student access to computers, maintain science, math and other classroom
needs, attract/retain high quality teachers, shall the Bayshore Elementary School District cause a parcel tax of $96
be levied beginning July 1, 2009 and extending for a period of six [6] years, with annual adjustment
for inflation, with exemptions for residents 65 and older and with public accountability measures?"
Measure Y - Full Text
Measure Y - Impartial Analyses
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - 2/3 |
CITY MEASURES |
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City of Brisbane - Measure T |
Shall a special business licence tax for capital improvements be imposed on any business in the City having gross receipts in excess of $10,000,000, at the rate of seven and one-half cents (7% per $100 of gross receipts, subject to certain maximum limits and reduced by any sales taxes that may be paid by that business to the City?
Measure T - Full Text
Measure T - Impartial Analyses
Measure T - Argument in Favor
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - 2/3 |
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City of Redwood City - Measure V |
“Shall a Charter Amendment requiring majority voter approval for future development of the Cargill Lands, consisting of approximately 1,450 acres east of Highway 101 and south of Seaport Boulevard, with exemptions for takings and vested rights, be adopted?”
Measure V - Full Text
Measure V - Impartial Analyses
Measure V - Argument in Favor
Measure V - Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Measure V - Argument Against
Measure V - Rebuttal to Argument Against
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - Majority |
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City of Redwood City - Measure W |
“Shall a Charter Amendment requiring two-thirds voter ratification of legislative acts approving certain land uses in areas of the City designated as “Park”, “Unimproved Areas (Land or Water)”, “Future Development Expanding Limits of Urbanization”, “Controlled Waterways (Redwood Shores Area)”, or “San Francisco Bay Water” in the General Plan or designated as “Tidal Plain” or “Redwood Shores Bay Front” in the Zoning Code, with exemptions for housing obligations, takings and vested rights, be adopted?”
Measure W - Full Text
Measure W - Impartial Analyses
Measure W - Argument in Favor
Measure W - Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Measure W - Argument Against
Measure W - Rebuttal to Argument Against
“Arguments in support or opposition of the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors”
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Voter Approval - Majority |
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