5,402,822 / 53.3% Yes votes ...... 4,733,205 / 46.7% No votes

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• Authorizes bonds for repair, construction or replacement of school facilities, classrooms, if approved by 55% local vote for projects evaluated by schools, community college districts, county education offices for safety, class size, and information technology needs.
• Accountability requirements include annual performance and financial audits on use of bond proceeds.
• Prohibits use of bond proceeds for salaries or operating expenses.
• Requires facilities for public charter schools.
• Authorizes property taxes in excess of 1% limit by 55% vote, rather than current two-thirds, as necessary to pay school bonds.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No

A YES vote of this measure means:

Local school bonds could be approved by a 55 percent vote rather than a two-thirds vote of the local electorate.

A NO vote of this measure means:

Local school bonds would continue to require approval by a two-thirds vote of the local electorate.

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Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 39:

Parents, business, teachers and taxpayers say “Yes on 39” to fix our classrooms and fix the way schools spend money. The California State PTA says 39 helps reduce class size and protects taxpayers and home-owners. It requires a tough 55% vote for bonds and prohibits spending on administration or bureaucracy.

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Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 39:

Proposition 39 destroys 121 year Constitutional Protection requiring two-thirds vote to approve local bonds. 39 has No property tax limits. 39 could lead to further actions which double property taxes, re-turning to pre-1978 levels. Bonds create homeowner liens. “Special Provisions” can be changed anytime without voter approval. Vote No.

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Contact FOR Proposition 39:

Taxpayers for Accountability & Better Schools
1121 L Street, Suite 401
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 341-1055
info@betterschoolsforCA.org
http://www.yesonprop39.org

Contact AGAINST Proposition 39:

Jon Coupal
Save Our Homes Committee, Vote No on Proposition 39
921 Eleventh Street, Suite 1201
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-9959
Info@SaveOurHomes.com
http://www.SaveOurHomes.com

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• Two Measures that May Cost Money 10/18/00
• Prop 39 Opponents Want Detailed Ads 09/27/00

• Majority would rule in Prop. 39 10/23/00

• School-bond funding voting returns to the ballot 10/24/00
• Prop. 39 backers to launch TV campaign 9/18/00

• Lower majority asked to OK school bonds - 11/05/00 (via KPBS)

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