Orange County voters face 10 school bonds in this election, ranging from Measures G to P, paid for by increased property taxes. We encourage you to downvote each one. We previously recommended a vote against Proposition 2, a $10 billion statewide school bond that would increase the state’s budget deficit by $500 million a year.
All Californians are overtaxed, and ongoing inflation caused by excessive spending at all levels of government is crushing household finances. Average spending for California K-12 schools also rose to $23,878 per student, or $716,340 for a class of 30, in fiscal year 2024-25. Schools have ample funding. It was simply a misuse.
Higher property taxes would be passed on through higher mortgage costs and rents, exacerbating the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis. To be honest, this national bond should be called a “tax increase national bond.” Instead, they use uplifting titles such as “Classroom Improvement Measures” and “Safe and Modern School Strategies.”
Additionally, most bonds use a “per $100,000 appraised value” when estimating the impact on property owners. As if this were 1984. It is now 2024. So we convert this to the average home price listed on Zillow for each given city. Com. To make matters worse, Measures I, J, K, and M use “3 cents per $100 of assessed value” as if people were living in doghouses. That’s just dishonest.
Measure G, Rancho Santiago Community College District, would spend $46 million on affordable education, careers, repairs and safety measures. Using Santa Ana’s average home price of $817,115, the tax increase for homeowners could be $208 per year. don’t vote
Measure H, the Brea-Olinda Unified School District improvement measure, would cost $160 million. Using Brea’s average home price of $1.1 million, the tax increase for homeowners could be $429 per year. don’t vote
Measure I, the Santa Ana Unified School District, Classroom Improvement Measure, would cost $355 million. Using Santa Ana’s average home price of $817,115, the tax increase for homeowners could be $245 per year. don’t vote
Measure J, Tustin Unified School District, Classroom Repair/Safety/Educational Quality Measures will cost $261 million. Using Tustin’s average home price of $1.1 million, the tax increase for homeowners could be $330 per year. don’t vote
$496 million will be spent on Measure K, the Anaheim Union High School District, classroom/school renovations, quality education, and career readiness measures. Using Anaheim’s average home price of $908,955, the tax increase for homeowners could be $273 per year. don’t vote
Measure L, the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Local High School Improvement Measure, would cost $284 million. If the average home value in Fullerton is $1 million, the tax increase for homeowners could be $210 per year. don’t vote
Measure M, Buena Park School District, would spend $84 million on school safety, renovation and construction measures. Using Buena Park’s median home price of $901,835, the tax increase for homeowners could be $271 per year. don’t vote
Measure N, Fullerton School District, Fullerton Elementary School District Repairs, Upgrades and Safe Educational Facilities Measures will cost $262 million. If the average home price in Fullerton is $1 million, the tax increase for homeowners could be $300 per year. don’t vote
La Habra City School District’s Measure O, Bond Measure will cost $73 million. Using La Habra’s average home price of $861,174, the tax increase for homeowners could be $215 per year. don’t vote
Measure P, Lowell Joint School District, Safe and Modern Schools Measures will cost $54 million. Using La Habra’s average home price of $861,174, the tax increase for homeowners could be $258. don’t vote
First published: October 12, 2024 at 8:51am
