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Los Angeles County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
Directory of Los Angeles County, CA Measures
County Results as of Mar 23 9:30am, 100% of Precincts Reporting (4571/4571)
37.2% Countywide Voter Turnout (1,370,409/3,682,950)

Measures
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Measure A. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Rio Hondo Community College District (55% Approval Required)
27,447 / 62.89% Yes votes ...... 16,195 / 37.11% No votes
To prepare students for jobs and four-year colleges and train nurses, police and firefighters by: repairing aging buildings, classrooms, laboratories; expanding nursing, police, and firefighter training centers; removing asbestos; upgrading earthquake/fire safety and campus security; repairing leaky roofs, plumbing, air conditioning; upgrading wiring for computer technology, shall Rio Hondo Community College District issue $245 million in bonds at interest rates within legal limits, with guaranteed annual audits, citizens' oversight committee and no money for administrators' salaries?

Measure B. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- La Canada Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
4,408 / 63.53% Yes votes ...... 2,531 / 36.47% No votes
Shall the La Canada Unified School District upgrade fire alarm systems, install security locks, improve outdoor security lighting, repair, construct, acquire, equip classrooms, restrooms, facilities, libraries and computer labs; qualify for State matching funds, by issuing $25,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, appoint a Citizens' Oversight Committee to enure no money is used for adminitrative salaries?

Measure C. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Bonita Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
8,841 / 62.07% Yes votes ...... 5,402 / 37.93% No votes
To repair, upgrade and equip all public San Dimas and La Verne schools, by repairing/replacing inadequate/unsafe fire safety, security, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, leaking roofs, windows, restrooms, plumbing systems, science labs, libraries, upgrading wiring for computer/technology needs, constructing and acquiring classrooms/school facilities, and to qualify for State bond funds, shall Bonita Unified School District issue $56,360,000 of bonds, oversight and annual audits?

Measure D. Reestablishment of Compton Police Department -- City of Compton (Advisory Vote Only)
2,212 / 32.20% Yes votes ...... 4,658 / 67.80% No votes
We the qualified electorate of the City of Compton support the reestablishment of the Compton Police Department.

Measure E. Parcel Tax -- Las Virgenes Unified School District (2/3 Approval Required)
12,974 / 71.4% Yes votes ...... 5,202 / 28.6% No votes
   12,535 (71.35%) Yes / 5,033 (28.65%) No in Los Angeles County
   439 (72.2%) Yes / 169 (27.8%) No in Ventura County
To avoid deeper cuts to neighborhood schools caused by California's fiscal crisis, which will compromise essential programs including reading, math, science, music, and art; to retain quality teachers, avoid even larger classes, and maintain up-to-date textbooks and instructional materials, shall Las Virgenes Unified School District assess $98 per parcel annually for four years, with exemption available for seniors, and independent oversight committee, no money for administrative salaries, and every dollar staying in our community to preserve quality education?

Measure F. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Avalon (2/3 Approval Required)
396 / 58.84% Yes votes ...... 277 / 41.16% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Avalon, shall all property owners in the City of Avalon pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure G. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Citrus Community College District (55% Approval Required)
21,639 / 57.83% Yes votes ...... 15,779 / 42.17% No votes
To prepare local students for four-year colleges, train local residents for high-skilled jobs by: Upgrading campus safety and security; Expanding academic facilities, vocational technology, emergency medical training, nursing/dental classrooms, computer labs; Repairing leaky roofs, deteriorating plumbing, sewer systems; Repairing, acquiring, constructing, equipping buildings, science labs, sites, shall Citrus Community College District issue $121,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, with citizen oversight, annual audits, and no money for administrators' salaries?

Measure H. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Bell (2/3 Approval Required)
952 / 55.38% Yes votes ...... 767 / 44.62% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Bell, shall all property owners in the City of Bell pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure I. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Bradbury (2/3 Approval Required)
68 / 34.69% Yes votes ...... 128 / 65.31% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Bradbury, shall all property owners in the City of Bradbury pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure J. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Carson (2/3 Approval Required)
7,240 / 51.92% Yes votes ...... 6,704 / 48.08% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Carson, shall all property owners in the City of Carson pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure K. Special Parcel Tax for Teacher Retention and Education Programs -- Walnut Valley Unified School District (2/3 Approval Required)
6,462 / 63.56% Yes votes ...... 3,704 / 36.44% No votes
To maintain and improve your neighborhood elementary, middle/high schools by: Ensuring qualified, credentialed teachers in every classroom; Replacing outdated textbooks/reading materials; Preventing class size increases; Preventing cuts to music/restoring elementary science enrichment programs; shall Walnut Valley Unified School District levy an annual parcel tax of $148 for 6 years only, with an exemption for seniors, guaranteed annual audits, citizens' oversight, no money for administrators' salaries?

Measure L. Adoption of special tax to fund library services and facilities -- City of Pico Rivera (2/3 Approval Required)
2,191 / 32.02% Yes votes ...... 4,652 / 67.98% No votes
Shall the voters of the City of Pico Rivera approve an annual Special Parcel Tax of $98 on each single family residential parcel of land within the City, or as set forth in the authorizing resolution of the City for other types of property, adjusted annually using the County-CPI-U, for acquisition, construction, furnishing, maintenance and operation of library facilities, expected to be operated by Los Angeles County?

Measure M. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Gardena (2/3 Approval Required)
3,674 / 52.91% Yes votes ...... 3,270 / 47.09% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Gardena, shall all property owners in the City of Gardena pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year? 2/3 votes

Measure N. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Huntington Park (2/3 Approval Required)
1,626 / 61.50% Yes votes ...... 1,018 / 38.50% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Huntington Park, shall all property owners in the City of Huntington Park pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure O. Library services and facilities funding -- City of La Puente (2/3 Approval Required)
1,479 / 53.16% Yes votes ...... 1,303 / 46.84% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of La Puente, shall all property owners in the City of La Puente pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure P. Adopt special tax for specified purposes -- La Canada Unified School District (2/3 Approval Required)
4,401 / 63.29% Yes votes ...... 2,553 / 36.71% No votes
To maintain the quality of our local schools, shall La Canada Unified School District collect $400/year per taxable parcel for three (3) years, with an exemption for seniors, to restore programs lost due to state budget cuts, maintain smaller class sizes for all students, avoid loss of funding for teachers and support staff, maintain a strong instructional program, and provide for routine maintenance of schools, and shall the District's annual appropriations limit be revised by such support?

Measure Q. Library services and facilities funding -- City of Montebello (2/3 Approval Required)
3,346 / 50.91% Yes votes ...... 3,227 / 49.09% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of Montebello, shall all property owners in the City of Montebello pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure R. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Los Angeles Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
335,230 / 63.70% Yes votes ...... 191,028 / 36.30% No votes
Should the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) be authorized to issue up to $3.87 Billion ($3,870,000,000) in general obligation bonds for new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and upgrading of school facilities?
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¿Debería el LAUSD autorizar la emisión de $3.87 miles de millones ($3,870,000,000) en bonos de obligación general para la construcción, adquisición, rehabilitación y mejoramiento de los planteles escolares?

Measure S. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
1,935 / 50.75% Yes votes ...... 1,878 / 49.25% No votes
To design and construct permanent classrooms, science labs, restrooms, a library, a gymnasium, replace temporary classrooms, install technology, and provide core facilities at Vasquez High School and qualify for $6,100,000 in State grants, shall the Action-Agua Dulce Unified School District issue $13,100,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, appoint a Citizens' Oversight Committee, and perform audits to guarantee bond money is spent exclusively upon the construction and upgrade of permanent classrooms and school buildings at Vasquez High School?

Measure T. Library services and facilities funding -- City of San Fernando (2/3 Approval Required)
960 / 52.00% Yes votes ...... 886 / 48.00% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of San Fernando, shall all property owners in the City of San Fernando pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure U. Library services and facilities funding -- City of South Gate (2/3 Approval Required)
3,088 / 48.64% Yes votes ...... 3,261 / 51.36% No votes
To provide adequate funding for library services and facilities to the residents of the City of South Gate, shall all property owners in the City of South Gate pay a special tax per parcel of property not to exceed $25.26 in the initial year?

Measure V. Adopt parcel tax for public safety protection purposes -- City of Monterey Park (2/3 Approval Required)
4,614 / 58.32% Yes votes ...... 3,298 / 41.68% No votes
Shall an ordinance be adopted which establishes a limited annual parcel tax for Monterey Park public safety protection purposes? The proceeds of the tax are for the Monterey Park Police and Fire Departments to pay for services, wages, benefits, and enhanced retirement plans.

Measure CC. Issuance of general obligation bonds for specified school improvements -- Cerritos Community College District (55% Approval Required)
29,336 / 57.71% Yes votes ...... 21,500 / 42.29% No votes
To prepare local Cerritos College students for 4-year universities and high-skilled jobs, qualify for State matching funds by repairing deteriorating roofs, wiring, plumbing, inefficient heating/cooling systems; renovating aging classrooms, science/computer labs; repairing, acquiring, constructing, equipping college buildings, sites; improving parking/campus safety; upgrading job training/technology facilities, shall Cerritos Community College District issue $210,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates with Strict Accountability Safeguards, including Citizens' Oversight Committee, annual audits, no money for administrators? salaries?

 
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