2005 November 8th - Special Election
Measure A
Santa Cruz City High School District
Funding Renewal
To provide continued funding to retain quality teachers, credentialed librarians, academic and career counseling programs, and counselors for at-risk youth, shall the High School District of the Santa Cruz City Schools renew without increase its existing assessment of $28/year per parcel for seven years, beginning July 1, 2006, exempting parcels owned/occupied by seniors 65+), with independent community oversight and accountability to ensure funds are used only to improve student learning?
[Full text for measure A]
Approved.
(2/3 majority required)
Votes yes: 30483
Votes no: 9136
Measure B
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
School District Funding Renewal
To provide continued funding to retain quality teachers, art and music programs, credentialed librarians and counselors for at-risk youth and students with academic needs, shall the Elementary District of the Santa Cruz City Schools renew without increase its existing assessment of $70/year per parcel for seven years, beginning July 1, 2006, exempting parcels owned/occupied by seniors (65+), with independent community oversight and accountability to ensure funds are used only to improve student learning?
[Full text for measure B]
Approved.
(2/3 majority required)
Votes yes: 16734
Votes no: 4165
Measure C
City of Scotts Valley
City of Scotts Valley Temporary Sales Tax
Shall a five year temporary one-half of one percent sales tax rate increase be approved for the first three year period and then reduced to one-quarter of one percent for the final two years be adopted to maintain general services including public safety, street improvements, and parks?
[Full text for measure C]
Approved.
Votes yes: 3033
Votes no: 1209
