5,342 / 73.8% Yes votes ...... 1,901 / 26.2% No votes

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Meaning of Voting Yes/No

A YES vote of this measure means:

A "yes" vote is a vote to authorize the issuance and sale of the general obligation bonds not to exceed the principal amount of $20,975,000 for the uses specified.

A NO vote of this measure means:

A "no" vote is a vote not to authorize the issuance and sale of said bonds.

Proposition 39, approved by the voters in a statewide election November, 2000, amended the California Constitution to authorize the issuance of bonded indebtedness to acquire or improve real property, if approved by fifty-five percent of the votes cast by voters in an election. The Constitution permits the debt service on such bonds to be paid through the imposition of ad valorem property taxes on property located within the district. The maturity of any such bonds issued would not exceed 25 years for those bonds issued pursuant to the Education Code, and 40 years for those bonds issued pursuant to the Government Code, at a rate of interest within the legal limit. The tax rate is estimated not to exceed $59 $29 per $100,000 of taxable property in the District as provided in the Tax Rate Statement. Since the interest rate on the bonds is determined when the bonds are sold, the exact amount of the tax increase can only be determined after the bonds are sold.

With annual audits and citizen oversight, proceeds of the bonds would be used to upgrade classrooms and libraries to meet district standards, provide safety improvements and reduce campus crowding, modernize lighting, roofs, windows, and plumbing, provide for energy efficiency and technology upgrades, equipment for all classrooms, provide new classrooms, and to qualify for state matching funds.

A "yes" vote is a vote to authorize the issuance and sale of the general obligation bonds not to exceed the principal amount of $20,975,000 for the uses specified.

A "no" vote is a vote not to authorize the issuance and sale of said bonds.

Ann Miller Ravel, County Counsel

By: /s/ Kathryn A. Berry, Deputy County Counsel

[N.B. There was an error in this statement which has been corrected. The incorrect figure of $59 per $100,000 has been changed to $29 per $100,000 per instructions from the Registrar of Voters' office.]

There has been a correction made in the "County Counsel's Impartial Analysis." The tax rate is estimated not to exceed $29 per $100,000 of taxable property.

Because this material has been retyped from material filed with the Registrar of Voters there could be errors. For the official information please contact the Registrar of Voters.

Barry Groves (408)377-2103; Fax: (408)377-5944

argument in favor (and rebuttal to argument against): Judy Chirco (408)377-2103; Fax: (408)377-5944

argument against (and rebuttal to argument in favor): Mark Hinkle (408)778-2444; Fax: (408)778-1115

Libertarian Party of Santa Clara Co.

San Jose Mercury News - Oct. 26

• Measures article

Today, classrooms and other learning facilities throughout the Cambrian School District are in need of repair and renovation. All Cambrian school buildings are over 40 years old and have received only minor repairs and upgrades over the years. Cambrian hasn't passed a bond measure since 1959.

Roofs leak, old plumbing is inadequate, classrooms are overcrowded and outdated electrical wiring must be upgraded to support 21st century technology. Libraries are inadequate and must be improved. Bathrooms are old and cannot handle regular student use without backups and sewage problems. Major repairs and renovations are necessary to provide all Cambrian students with a safe and modern learning environment.

By law, proceeds from Measure G can only be spent on facilities and not on salaries. A bond oversight committee made up of private citizens will oversee the expenditure of bond funds to ensure that they are only spent on the projects designated in the attached project list. Annual independent audits will be performed and the results made public.

Almost every other school district in Santa Clara County has passed recent bond measures to provide funding for facility repair and renovation. These successful measures have enabled nearby districts make the improvements their schools needed. Without passage of Measure G, we will not be able to keep Cambrian facilities at the same level as neighboring districts - which will have a long-term impact on student education and local property values.

/s/ Erick M. Porter, Cambrian Teacher of the Year
/s/ Judy Chirco, Cambrian School District Board of Trustees/San Jose City Councilmember-elect
/s/ Susan Hammer, California State Board of Education/Former Mayor of San Jose
/s/ Jim Cunneen, Former Assemblyman/CEO San Jose Chamber of Commerce
/s/ James T. Beall Jr, County Board of Supervisors

If repairs were so pressing, why was a new community center built right smack between Price Middle School and Fammatre Elementary? New basketball courts with fresh blacktop? Fields re-graded? Go look at the new buildings. Where were the school district and our "prudent" officials when all of this new construction was going on? Why weren't our schools being fixed?

Having the best facilities and personnel doesn't mean we should pay twice what it costs to obtain such. $21 million in bonds equals $42 million for institutional investors. That's $21 million NOT going to our children. Institutional investors shouldn't make money off our children's educational needs. Nor should we reward elected officials who act as spendthrifts, then complain there's no money.

The assertion that the Cambrian community hasn't passed a bond measure since 1959 might be true, but it's certainly not for the District's lack of trying. Remember last summer how the District tried to sneak through another bond issue in a special election? The supporters of Measure G hint that the residents of the Cambrian community should be ashamed that we haven't passed a measure to issue bonds since 1959. This, however, is something we should be proud of, not ashamed of.

Voter No on Measure G.

http://www.VoteNoOnG.org

/s/ H. R. Strong, Chair, Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County
/s/ Elizabeth C. Brierly, Candidate, State board of equalization, District 1
/s/ Mark W. A. Hinkle, Community College Trustee Candidate
/s/ George Swenson, President, Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association
/s/ Dennis M. Umphress, Libertarian Candidate for Congress, 16th District

Why hasn't Cambrian Elementary School District made the important repairs from their ongoing budgets? If all budget expenditures during the last few years have been more important than the repairs and replacements they want to make now, what makes them suddenly more important? If families must move away because high taxes have put them out of work, won't enrollments decline, making repairs and upgrades wasteful?

We should use the current budget to pay for teachers and make important repairs as needed. With whatever money is left, we should pay for whatever administration Cambrian Elementary School District can afford.

Make your vote count. Remember, we don't have the safeguard of requiring a two-thirds vote to pass a school bond measure. It only takes 55%. Keep the Cambrian Elementary School District accountable. While businesses are intent on cutting costs, don't let the school budget balloon out of control.

You can be FOR schools, FOR students, and AGAINST Measure G.

VOTE NO ON MEASURE G!

For more information please visit our website at http://www.VoteNoOnG.org

/s/ H. R. Strong, Chair, Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County
/s/ Dennis Michael Umphress, Libertarian Candidate for Congress, 16th District
/s/ George Swenson, President, Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association
/s/ Mark W. A. Hinkle, Community College Trustee Candidate
/s/ Elizabeth C. Brierly, Candidate, State Board of Equalization

All Cambrian students deserve safe and modern classrooms and schools. Elementary school students should not be subjected to leaky roofs, outdated plumbing and wiring, and buildings that don't meet seismic and safety codes. Measure G will modernize all Cambrian schools to provide every student with safe, modern learning environment.

The Cambrian School District has an excellent record of fiscal accountability. Cambrian has not passed a bond measure since 1959 - despite growing enrollment, cost of living increases and rising construction/maintenance costs. Annual public audits reflect the district's strong history of fiscal responsibility and wise planning.

Every dollar raised by Measure G will be spent on facilities. Not one dollar will go to administrative salaries. A volunteer citizen committee will oversee all bond expenditures.

Measure G will allow Cambrian schools to be modernized alongside schools in neighboring communities like Campbell, Moreland and Union - all of which have approved bond measures in the past two years. Without Measure G, the quality of local school facilities will fall behind schools in nearby communities, and negatively impact Cambrian student achievement and local property values.

Please join us in Voting YES on Measure G - Repair Cambrians' Elementary Schools.

/s/ James T. Beall Jr, County Board of Supervisors
/s/ Susan Hammer
/s/ Jim Cunneen, Former Assemblyman/CEO San Jose Chamber of Commerce
/s/ Erick M. Porter, Cambrian Teacher of the Year
/s/ Judy Chirco, Cambrian School District Board of Trustees/San Jose City Councilmember-elect

Based upon the foregoing and projections of the District's assessed valuation, and assuming the entire debt service will be paid through property taxation:

1. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to be levied to fund the bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement is 2.900 cents per $100 of assessed valuation (or $29.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation) for fiscal year 2003-04.

2. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to be levied to fund the bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement is 2.900 cents per $100 of assessed valuation (or $29.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation) for fiscal year 2004-05.

3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to be levied to fund the bond issue, and an estimate of the years in which that rate will apply, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of the filing of this statement is 2.900 cents per $100 of assessed valuation (or $29.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation) for fiscal years 2003-04 through 2028-29.

Attention to all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only, which are not binding upon the District. The actual timing of bond sales and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be governed by the needs of the District, the state of the bond market, and other factors. The actual interest rates on any bonds sold will depend upon market conditions and other factors at the time of sale. The actual assessed valuations in future years will depend upon the value of property within the District as determined in the assessment and equalization process. Therefore, the actual tax rates and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those presently estimated as stated above.

/s/ Barry R. Groves, Superintendent, Cambrian Elementary School District

The Board of Trustees of the Cambrian Elementary School District has evaluated safety, class size reduction, and information technology needs in developing the scope of school facility projects to be funded, including the following projects for all Cambrian schools: Bagby Elementary School, Fammatre Elementary School, Farnham Elementary School, Sartorette Elementary School and Price Middle School.

• Construct, renovate and/or repair classrooms, core facilities and labs

• Install fire safety alarms, clocks and emergency communication systems

• Repair, renovate and modernize multi-purpose room/cafeteria/kitchen

• Upgrade and/or construct restrooms

• Renovate and/or construct libraries

• Repair roofs, windows, doors, and repair/construct covered eating areas

• Renovate and repair school infrastructure, outdated wiring, electrical and utility service, plumbing, water, sewer and storm drain systems, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, accessibility, seismic upgrades, safety hazards and code compliance, including restoring walls, walkways, parking, foundations and fences.

• Provide new infrastructure including site electrical distribution, vehicular/pedestrian access, paint, landscaping, parking, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drain systems

• Upgrade and expand student support services facilities

• Retrofit, renovate and repair and rewire classrooms and learning spaces for technology

• Install energy efficient systems, which may include upgrading/replacing windows and insulation

The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District's receipt of State matching funds and the final cost of each project. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The timing of projects will be established by the Board of Trustees working with the Citizens Oversight Committee.