42 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY AUGUST 15-21, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com classifieds Legal Notices NOTICE OF LOCAL MEASURES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following measures will be voted upon by the qualified electors of the County of Monterey on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. West Hills Community College District* (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure C “To improve Coalinga College with funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall West Hills Community College District’s measure to expand career training/technical educational classrooms and facilities; renovate outdated classrooms, labs, and student dorms; and improve campus safety be adopted, authorizing $19 million of bonds with estimated average levies below $24 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (approximately $1 million annually) while outstanding, with legal rates, audits, independent oversight and full public disclosure of all spending? Aromas-San Juan Unified School District** (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure D “With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Aromas-San Juan Unified School District’s measure to renovate/modernize classrooms; expand coding, robotics and engineering workshops; replace leaky roofs; and upgrade fire alarms and emergency communication systems at Aromas School, San Juan School, and Anzar High be adopted, authorizing $44 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $2.7 million annually while outstanding), citizens’ oversight, and full public disclosure of spending?” Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure A “To upgrade/repair schools and classrooms for science, technology, arts, athletics, math and career technology education, create teacher-staff rental housing to attract/ retain highly qualified teachers; improve school safety/ security; update roofs, electrical, plumbing, ventilation systems, shall Monterey Peninsula Unified School District’s measure authorizing $340,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted levying approximately 5¢ per $100 assessed value, averaging $19,300,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, audits, no funds for administrators, all for local schools?” Pacific Grove Unified School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure B “With no projected increase to current tax rates, shall Pacific Grove Unified School District’s measure to renovate existing classrooms; replace deteriorating electrical wiring; expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics facilities at Forest Grove Elementary School, Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School, Pacific Grove Adult Education Center, Pacific Grove Community High School and Pacific Grove High School be adopted, authorizing $78 million of bonds at legal rates, annual audits, average levies below $32 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (approximately $4,700,000 annually) while outstanding, citizens’ oversight, and full disclosure of spending with funds that cannot be spent elsewhere?” Pajaro Valley Unified School District*** (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure M “With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s measure to renovate classrooms; expand career/ technical education programs including robotics and coding; and replace outdated plumbing, leaking pipes and aging electrical wiring be adopted, authorizing $315 million of bonds with levies less than $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $18.3 million annually) while outstanding, legal rates, annual audits, independent oversight, eligibility for state matching funds and full public disclosure?” Soledad Unified School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure E “With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Soledad Unified School District’s measure to renovate, repair and improve all schools throughout the District: ensure Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance; and construct a new track and field at Soledad High School be adopted, authorizing $42 million of bonds with average levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $2.5 million annually) while outstanding, legal rates, audits, citizen oversight and full public disclosure of all spending?” Salinas Union High School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure G “SALINAS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REPAIR, STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SAFETY MEASURE. To upgrade neighborhood schools, attract/retain quality teachers by repairing deteriorating classrooms, bathrooms, roofs; upgrading classrooms/science labs, school security, fire safety; removing hazardous materials; providing safe drinking water, career/college training; acquiring, constructing, repairing sites, facilities, equipment, shall Salinas Union High School District’s measure authorizing $115,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $19/$100,000 assessed value ($7,300,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, requiring annual independent audits/citizens’ oversight?” South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure H “HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC/ JOB TRAINING CLASSROOM IMPROVEMENT MEASURE. To upgrade deteriorating academic/ vocational classrooms; replace outdated science/ technology/ computer labs; provide classrooms for future first responders; remove hazardous materials like asbestos, mold, lead paint; construct, acquire, repair classrooms, facilities, sites, and equipment, shall South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $35,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation, providing approximately $2,600,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, supporting local schools, requiring citizen oversight/ audits?” South Monterey County Joint Union High School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure I “HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY/REPAIR MEASURE. To upgrade emergency communication systems, fire alarms/ sprinklers, safety door locks, security cameras,; repair deteriorating classrooms, restrooms; replace outdated, unsafe portables, electrical wiring; earthquake retrofit classrooms/ buildings; and construct, acquire, repair classrooms, facilities, sites, and equipment, shall South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $35,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed valuation, providing approximately $2,600,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, supporting local schools, requiring citizen oversight/audits?” Chualar Union School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure J “To improve the quality of education; repair leaky roofs; make safety and security improvements, including fire alarms, fencing, electrical and plumbing; modernize/ upgrade classrooms, bathrooms and a new science lab, shall Chualar Union School District’s measure be adopted issuing $5,600,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying average rates of $29.79 per $100,000 of assessed value and generating approximately $353,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, with strict accountability, citizen’s oversight, annual audits, and NO money for administrators’ salaries?” King City Union School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure K “Renovations Bond. With funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall King City Union School District’s measure to repair leaky roofs and plumbing; replace deteriorating electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems; and renovate classrooms at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, Arts Magnet School and Early Education Center be adopted, authorizing $19.8 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $26 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $1,400,000 annually while outstanding), citizen oversight, public disclosure of spending, and no projected increase in taxes?” King City Union School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure L “Safety/Classroom Technology Bond. With funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall King City Union School District’s measure to improve school safety; ensure accessibility for disabled individuals; and update classroom technology at Del Rey Elementary, Santa Lucia Elementary, Chalone Peaks Middle, Arts Magnet School and Early Education Center be adopted, authorizing $21.6 million of bonds with legal rates, audits, average levies below $29 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $1,500,000 annually while outstanding), citizen oversight, public disclosure of spending and no projected increase in taxes?” Mission Union Elementary School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure N “To improve the quality of local schools; construct, repair, and rehabilitate aging classrooms and student support facilities, including making security, health, and safety improvements; shall Mission Union School District’s measure issuing $1,500,000 of bonds at legal rates be adopted, generating approximately $114,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at average rates of 3 cents per $100 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?” Spreckels Union Elementary School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure O “Spreckels union school district classroom repair, upgrade, safety measure. To repair/upgrade neighborhood schools, retain/attract quality teachers by repairing leaky roofs, plumbing/restrooms, smoke/fire alarms, outdated electrical/ sewer systems; maintaining safety; providing safe drinking water; removing asbestos, lead paint, mold; shall Spreckels Union School District’s measure authorizing $27,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying 3¢ per $100 assessed valuation, averaging $5,500,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring citizens oversight, audits, public spending disclosure, funds for local schools?” Washington Union Elementary School District (55% Voter Approval Required) Measure P “To improve the quality of education; modernize outdated classrooms and school facilities; replace leaky roofs; and make safety improvements at drop-off and pickup areas; shall the measure authorizing Washington Union School District to issue $18,200,000 of bonds at legal rates, generating on average $1.08 million annually as long as bonds are outstanding at approximately $19 per $100,000 assessed value, be adopted, with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight committee, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?” County of Monterey (Unincorporated Area) (Majority Voter Approval Required) Measure AA “To fund critical County of Monterey services, including street maintenance and pothole repair; enhanced public safety, emergency services and disaster response, prevention, and recovery; programs to reduce homelessness; libraries, parks, and recreation facilities; water and sewer infrastructure; healthcare; clean and affordable drinking water and other services; shall the County of Monterey’s transaction and use tax be increased in unincorporated areas by 1%, providing approximately $29,000,000 annually, to be spent locally only, until ended by voters?” Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District (Majority Voter Approval Required) Measure DD “Shall Measure H, the Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District commercial cannabis tax imposed by the voters of the Fire District in 2018 to fund the impacts of the cannabis industry on fire prevention services and to response to fires, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies, be repealed?” North County Public Recreation District (2/3 Voter Approval Required) Measure EE “Shall the measure to provide clean, safe parks for local residents; enhance recreational programs and facilities for children, youth, adults, and seniors; ensure park facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities; maintain park bathrooms; and attract and retain experienced staff to operate facilities and supervise recreation programs at North County Public Recreation District, with an annual levy of $82.00 per parcel on each parcel within the District, $300,000.00 per year, unless ended by voters, be adopted?” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that primary arguments in favor of or against measures either wholly situated within Monterey County or, those measures in which Monterey County is the lead county, must be submitted in writing to the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA 93901. Pursuant to provisions of the California Elections Code, primary arguments must be submitted by 5 p.m., on or before Thursday, August 15, 2024. Rebuttal arguments by authors of said primary arguments may be filed with the Monterey County Elections Office in like manner by 5 p.m., on or before Thursday, August 22, 2024. *NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that primary arguments in favor of or against the West Hills Community College District SFID measure must be filed with the Fresno County Clerk/ Registrar of Voters, 2221 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 93721. Deadlines may differ, contact the Fresno County Clerk/ Registrar of Voters for more information. **NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that primary arguments in favor of or against the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District measure must be filed with the Office of the County Clerk-Recorder Registrar of Voters (Elections) for the County of San Benito, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023. Deadlines may differ, contact Elections at the County of San Benito for more information. ***NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that primary arguments in favor of or against the Pajaro Valley Unified School District measure must be filed with the Santa Cruz County Elections Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Deadlines may differ, contact Santa Cruz County Elections for more information. Printed arguments submitted to voters shall be titled “Argument in Favor of Measure ___” or “Argument Against Measure ___”, as applicable, and “Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure ____” or “Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure ___” respectively. All arguments concerning the above measures must be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each author and proponent, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the _____ (primary/rebuttal) argument _____ (in favor of/ against) Ballot Measure ___ at the ________ (title of election) for the ________ (name of jurisdiction) to be held on _____ (date of election), hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of _____ (his/her/ their) knowledge and belief. Signed Date __________ __________ __________ __________ No primary argument shall exceed 300 words, and no rebuttal argument shall exceed 250 words in length. One argument for and one rebuttal thereto, if any, on the measure will be selected for printing and distribution to the voters. No more than five signatures shall appear with any argument. The authors of the primary arguments in favor of or against such measures may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare, submit, or sign the rebuttal argument. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that there shall be set a 10-calendar day examination period for public review of said arguments. During this time, any registered voter of the election jurisdiction, or the elections official, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted. The review period for primary arguments in favor of or against ballot measures shall commence on August 16 and shall end at 5 p.m. on August 26, 2024. For those measures shared with the County of Monterey, in which the County of Monterey is not the lead, the public display will be with the lead county on a schedule established by the lead county. The lead county is defined as the county with the most voters in the district putting forth the measure. For filing deadlines and public review periods of any municipal measures, contact the city clerk of the respective city. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voted precinct ballots, vote by mail ballots, and provisional ballots for the General Election held on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024, shall be tallied at the location given below: Monterey County Elections Department 1441 Schilling Place – North Building Salinas, CA 93901 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at such election, the polls will be open from the hour of 7 a.m. to the hour of 8 p.m., on the day thereof. Dated: August 9, 2024 Gina Martinez Registrar of Voters, County of Monterey
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