What is the actual text of Measure H, the parcel tax measure that is being proposed?
There is a 75-word abbreviated text of the measure that is printed on the ballot, and the full text of the measure that is contained within the voter pamphlet. The 75-word abbreviated text says: • To offset severe state budget cuts to Alameda schools, minimize school closures, and protect the quality of education, student safety, class sizes, excellent teachers and staff and to restore prioritized cuts to music, athletics, advanced placement courses, shall Alameda Unified School District levy a temporary, 4-year emergency tax of $120 per residential parcel and 15 per square foot for commercial/industrial parcels (see the voter pamphlet), with exemptions for seniors, citizen oversight and all funds staying local? The full text of the measure is: • (a) To offset severe state budget cuts to Alameda schools, minimize school closures, and protect the quality of education, student safety, class sizes, excellent teachers and staff and to restore prioritized cuts to music, athletics, advanced
