Vote Yes on E: renew local funding that keeps the best teachers and academic programs in Alameda schools, without increasing taxes
Alameda’s schools are at the heart of our community. Great schools and excellent teachers make Alameda a great place to live. By keeping our local schools strong, we keep the community strong.
That’s why we need Measure E. Measure E will keep the best teachers in local schools, sustain strong academic programs, and prepare students to compete at top colleges and in the 21 st -century workforce — all without raising your taxes by a single penny.
Right now, our schools are funded by two local parcel taxes. Those parcel taxes are set to expire. Measure E consolidates and renews these existing taxes for a period of nine years.
Without Measure E, our schools would lose $24,000,000 annually. That’s 20% of the overall budget! Without this critical local funding, schools will be forced to slash valuable programs, lay off educators, and cut teacher salaries. As Alameda housing costs continue to rise, we need Measure E, so we do not lose teachers to better-paying schools and more affordable communities.
About Measure E
Vote Yes on E: Strong Schools, Strong Alameda:
Sustain strong academic programs in reading, writing, math, arts, and sciences
Attract and retain high-quality teachers by keeping salary and benefits competitive
Support teachers and counselors in keeping struggling students on the right track
Maintain a thriving network of local schools
Prepare students for 21 st -century jobs and careers
And no one will pay a single penny more in taxes.
Continued Fiscal Accountability and Local Control
Strict Fiscal Accountability Keeps Measure E Local:
By law, every penny must support Alameda schools
No funds can be taken away by the State
Independent citizens’ oversight and mandatory annual audits are required
Senior citizens and individuals with disabilities are eligible for an exemption from the cost