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From raising the sales tax in Folsom to extending and combining two existing library parcel taxes, Sacramento County voters will be asked to weigh in on 14 different measures this November.
While that may sound like a lot, no single voter will have to decide on all 14. Many apply just to voters in certain cities, school districts or other areas of the county.
Many of these measures — 8, to be exact — come from TK-12 school districts seeking to issue bonds to pay for facilities improvements and renovations. (Here’s why there are so many local school measures on the ballot this November.)
Here's more information on each measure, and how it might impact you.
Measure D
Sacramento City Unified School District’s Measure D seeks approval for $543 million in bonds. While the debt is active, $35 per $100,000 of a taxpayer’s assessed property value will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $994.3 million dollars, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $36 million annually until the debt is fully repaid.
If passed, the funds will be used for upgrades at Earl Warren Elementary, Elder Creek Elementary, Hiram Johnson High, and 10 additional projects.
This bond will not increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2012, the district placed Measures Q and R on the ballot, which were approved with nearly a 70% vote, providing $346 million and $68 million, respectively, for school facility upgrades.
More recently, Measure H passed with a 62% vote in 2020. The measure allowed the district to issue a $750 million bond to fund lab and technology equipment updates in schools. Three school reconstruction projects were completed with the funds.
✅ A “yes” vote will allow Sacramento City Unified School District the ability to issue bonds up to $543 million for campus upgrades.
❌ A “no” vote will not allow Sacramento City Unified School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
Measure E
Measure E would renew and combine two existing library parcel taxes into a single tax with no expiration date.
Sacramento voters approved Measure X, a parcel tax that funded library services, in 2004. Ten years later in 2014, they approved Measure B, another library-related parcel tax, and extended Measure X by 10 years.
Measure B is set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2025-2026, and the tax imposed by Measure X expires at the end of fiscal year 2026-2027.
The measure will generate approximately $9.6 million yearly for library services by taxing single family homes $54.40, $81.76 per unit for multi-unit residential parcels and $20.45 per acre for vacant parcels. Funds raised will go to library services such as homework assistance, books, programs for all ages and more.
The measure requires a two-thirds majority to pass.
✅ A “yes” vote on this measure would renew and combine two library parcel taxes with no expiration dates.
❌ A “no” vote on this measure would not extend library parcel taxes.
—Keyshawn Davis
There is no Measure F
Measure G
Measure G would impose an additional 1-cent sales tax on items sold in Folsom, to be spent on first responder services, public infrastructure, and economic development.
The measure was placed on the ballot after a public petition process, and was named the “Folsom Residents Public Safety and Quality of Life Act.” Supporters argue the city’s needs eclipse current revenue streams, and a new sales tax is required to maintain and improve essential services. Opponents argue Folsom must do more to cut spending before imposing a permanent tax.
Folsom’s current sales tax is 7.75% of the purchase price; this tax would increase it to 8.75%, with all of the proceeds staying in Folsom. The proceeds would undergo an annual audit, and be overseen by an oversight committee.
It needs a simple majority to pass.
✅ A “yes” vote would allow the city to raise the sales tax in Folsom by 1% to improve services.
❌ A “no” vote would keep the sales tax and services the same in Folsom.
—Kate Wolffe
Measure H
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District’s Measure H seeks approval for $27 million in bonds. While the debt is active, around $29 per $100,000 of a taxpayer’s assessed property value will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $56.9 million, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $1.96 million annually until the debt is repaid.
The funds will be used to improve infrastructure at Marengo Ranch Elementary, Lake Canyon Elementary, River Oaks Elementary and others.
This bond will not increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2016, the district put Measure K on the ballot, which passed with a 66% vote. The measure allowed the district to issue $19.7 million in bonds for facilities modernization, new construction, and upgraded learning environments. These funds were depleted after roof upgrades, HVAC replacements and facade changes at Marengo Ranch Elementary, River Oaks Elementary and Greer Elementary.
✅ A “yes” vote would allow Galt Joint Union Elementary School District to issue bonds up to $27 million and start new construction projects.
❌ A “no” vote would not allow Galt Joint Union Elementary School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
There is no Measure I
Measure J
Elverta Joint Union’s Measure J seeks approval for $4.3 million in bonds. While the debt is active, around $29 per $100,000 of a taxpayer’s assessed property value will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $8.5 million, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $267,190 annually until the debt is repaid.
Some of the funds will be used to “upgrade inadequate electrical systems, repair or replace outdated heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems with building code compliant, energy-efficient systems and address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization.”
This bond will increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2022, Measure P, which asked for $4 million to be used for school improvements, did not pass with only 48% of voters in favor.
✅ A “yes” vote would allow Elverta Joint Elementary School District the ability to issue up to $4.3 million in bonds and start construction projects.
❌ A “no” vote would not allow Elverta Joint Elementary School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
Measure K
San Joaquin Delta Community College District’s Measure K seeks approval for $598 million in bonds. While the debt is active, around $16 per $100,000 of a taxpayer’s assessed property value will go toward repaying it.
Funds borrowed via bonds would go toward facilities improvements like upgrading labs for nursing and vocational career training, removing asbestos, lead paint and mold, and repairing deteriorating sewers and roofs. Funds could also be used to construct new classrooms, facilities and equipment, if the measure passes.
This measure requires 55% approval to pass.
✅ A “yes” vote would allow San Joaquin Delta Community College District the ability to issue up to $598 million in bonds and start facilities upgrades projects.
❌ A “no” vote would not allow the district to issue the proposed bonds.
—Claire Morgan
Measure L
Measure L would authorize $24 million in bonds for the Orangevale Recreation and Park District to improve and update park facilities.
Changes funded by the bond measure would include making security improvements, upgrading playgrounds, renovating the district’s 60-year-old Youth Center and updating other outdated facilities.
Advocates of the measure say the funds would allow the district to make necessary updates and improvements to decades-old park facilities, including some aging facilities that have not seen updates in years. The measure requires the approval of two-thirds of voters to pass. If passed, a citizens’ oversight committee would form in order to monitor the spending.
✅ A “yes” vote would authorize up to $24 million in bonds for the Orangevale Recreation and Park District to improve and update park facilities.
❌ A “no” vote would not authorize the district to issue the proposed bonds.
—Manola Secaira
Measure M
Arcohe Union School District’s Measure M seeks approval for $5.8 million in bonds. While the debt is active, $29.50 per $100,000 of property taxes will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $11.34 million and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $451,000 annually until the debt is repaid.
The funds will be used to improve school safety, repair aging facilities, expand classrooms and build a joint-use community center.
This bond will increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2010, Measure A, which asked for $3.9 million to be used for school improvements, did not pass with only 28% of voters in favor.
✅ A “yes” vote would allow Arcohe Union School District the ability to issue bonds up to $5.8 million and start new construction projects.
❌ A “no” vote would not allow Arcohe Union School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
Measure N
Elk Grove Unified School District’s Measure N seeks approval for $542 million in bonds. While the debt is active, around $34 per $100,000 of property taxes will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $1 billion, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $37 million annually until the debt is repaid.
Some of the funds will be used on “the renovation, upgrade, expansion, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of school facilities” of 69 district sites.
This bond will increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2016, the district put Measure M on the ballot which passed with a 65% vote. The measure allowed the district to issue $476 million in bonds for facilities modernization, new construction, and upgraded learning environments. The money funded shade covers installs at 24 sites and construction at 21 sites between 2019 and 2022. Around $133 million in bonds remain available from this measure.
✅ A “yes” vote will allow Elk Grove Unified School District the ability to issue bonds up to $542 million and start new construction projects.
❌ A “no” vote will not allow Elk Grove Unified School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
Measure O
Measure O seeks to improve Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department facilities and vehicles and complete a new training facility through a $415 million bond.
Metro Fire was created when 16 smaller fire departments located outside of Sacramento city limits merged resources, creating a special district. They serve communities in unincorporated Sacramento County, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova and some of Placer County.
The department says calls have increased by 30% for medical emergencies and 40% for fire emergencies over the past decade, and current infrastructure and emergency vehicles are no longer adequate to protect citizens and fire fighters. The bond would be paid for via increased property taxes, and the fund would be subject to audits and citizens’ oversight.
The bond needs two-thirds of the vote to pass, unless Proposition 5 is approved, which would lower the threshold to 55%.
✅ A “yes” vote on this measure would raise district property taxes to fund Sacramento Metro Fire projects.
❌ A “no” vote on this measure would not give Metro Fire additional money and keep property taxes in the district at their current level.
—Kate Wolffe
Measure P
San Juan Unified School District’s Measure P seeks approval for $950 million in bonds. While the debt is active, $60 per $100,000 of property taxes will go toward repaying it.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond is approximately $1.5 billion, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $55.6 million annually until the debt is repaid.
Some of the funds will be used to “acquire and construct new schools, sites and facilities. improve vocational and career educational classrooms and improve the safety of drinking water in schools,” among other listed actions.
This bond will not increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
Between 2002 and 2016, San Juan Unified School District passed three facilities bond measures.
- Measure J (2002) was approved with 66% of the vote, providing $350 million for facilities modernization, new construction, and improved learning environments.
- Measure N (2012) passed with 60% support, allocating another $350 million for similar purposes.
- Measure P (2016) passed with 69% of the vote, securing $750 million for continued upgrades and new construction projects.
✅ A “yes” vote will allow San Juan Unified School District the ability to issue bonds up to $950 million and start new construction on projects.
❌ A “no” vote will not allow San Juan Unified School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
Measure Q
Measure Q would authorize $24 million in bonds for the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District to improve and update park facilities.
Changes funded by the measure would include updating restrooms, adding lighting, improving accessibility, and revamping old playgrounds at parks in the district.
Overall, district officials say the updates would improve safe access to the area’s parks — many of which currently have outdated facilities. The measure requires the approval of two-thirds of voters to pass. If passed, a citizens’ oversight committee would form in order to monitor the spending.
Emily Ballus, general manager of the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District, says the measure is the first ever improvement bond proposed by the district. Many of the upgrades it would fund would go to facilities that have not been updated in decades, like the district’s pool and aging playground structures.
“The reality is it’ll just get worse and we'll have more need and it'll become more expensive,” Ballus said.
✅ A “yes” vote would authorize $24 million in bonds for the Fulton-El Camino Recreation Park District to improve and update park facilities.
❌ A “no” vote would not authorize the district to issue the proposed bonds.
—Manola Secaira
Measures R + S
Folsom Cordova’s School District’s Measure R and S seek approval for $144 million in bonds each. While the debt is active, $60 per $100,000 of property taxes will go toward repaying it.
These measures are being placed together because voters in Folsom Cordova will have to vote on both. Funds raised from the elementary school measure will go to Folsom Cordova’s elementary schools, and funds raised from the middle and high school measure will go toward the district’s middle and high schools.
The district estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bonds is approximately $299 million, and taxpayers are expected to generate approximately $8.8 million annually until the debt is repaid.
Some of the funds will be used to “retain and attract quality teachers for local schools, ensure that all students learn in classrooms that are clean and safe, and make repairs to older classrooms and school facilities.”
This bond will not increase taxes for taxpayers in the district and requires 55% voter approval to pass.
Previous bonds:
In 2006, Measure N was approved with 69% of the vote, securing a $125 million bond, though $60 million of those funds remain unavailable until 2033.
In 2012, Measure P passed with 71% voter approval, providing the district $68 million, but those funds have since been exhausted.
✅ A “yes” vote will allow Folsom Cordova Unified School District the ability to issue bonds up to $144 million and start new construction on projects.
❌ A “no” vote will not allow Folsom Cordova Unified School District to issue the proposed bonds.
—Srishti Prabha
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