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Santa Monica Voters Reject Parcel Tax Measure for School District Funding

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What happened

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Santa Monica voters rejected Measure ES, a citizen-initiated parcel tax that aimed to raise approximately $12 million annually for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The 'no' votes accounted for 52.5% of the ballot, though results have yet to be certified. The measure was intended to replace city funding provided under the Master Facilities Use Agreement, which expires on June 30, 2027.

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Why it matters

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The rejection of the tax means the City Council must now decide whether to end its annual payment to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District or secure alternative funding. This decision impacts the city's budget policy as the existing funding agreement approaches its expiration date.

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Who's involved

  • Santa MonicaThe city where the tax measure was voted on and where the funding gap must be addressed.
  • city councilThe legislative body responsible for deciding how to replace lost funding or end payments to the school district.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • city councilSpeculative

    The City Council might be forced to replace lost revenue or end payments to the school district, impacting budget policy.

  • MalibuSpeculative

    The loss of dedicated tax funding for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District might threaten district stability in the Malibu area.

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