Contra Costa County

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Measure L – Maintain Public Lands through a Fee

Crockett Community Services District
Won with 62.78%
This measure asks $50 from every resident to protect and maintain valuable public lands for recreation and conservation purposes. Admittedly, this is…

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Measure K – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond

Martinez School District
Won with 56.6%
This measure will let local schools receive more funding through bonds. Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public w…

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Measure J – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond

Walnut Creek School District
Won with 62.65%
This measure will let local schools receive more funding through bonds. Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public w…

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Measure G – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond

Livermore School District
Lost with Yes 44.19% No 55.81%
This measure will let local schools receive more funding through bonds. Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public w…

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Measure P – Protect Renters by Limiting Rent Increases

Richmond
Won with 58.81%
No matter who you are or where you come from, success in life starts at home. When we all have safe and secure places to live, parents earn more, kids…

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