November ballot includes several local measures; here’s a recap

San Rafael, CA – Marin County residents will have the opportunity to vote this fall on local measures that include school, municipal, and district issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 PM Monday, August 19.  

The measures on the November ballot include:

• Petaluma Joint Union High School District bonds for facility improvement projects (Measure AA)—see below for special instructions
• Tamalpais Union High School District bonds for facility improvements (Measure B)
• Bolinas-Stinson Union School District special tax for educational programs (Measure C)
• Kentfield School District bonds for facility improvements (Measure E)
• Sausalito Marin City School District special tax for educational programs (Measure G)
• Change the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Fairfax from elected to appointed (Measure H)
• Town of Fairfax initiative to repeal and replace current Just Cause Eviction and Rent Stabilization Ordinances (Measure I)
• Town of Fairfax bonds to finance improvements to municipal infrastructure (Measure J)
• Initiative to limit rent increases for and evictions of tenants of some rental units in the City of Larkspur (Measure K)
• Transactions and use tax in the City of Mill Valley to establish a dependable source of local funding for crucial city services and facilities (Measure L)
• Transactions and use tax in the City of Novato with proceeds used for general revenue purposes (Measure M)
• Ordinance No. 2024-1185 establishing rent stabilization regulations in the Town of San Anselmo (Measure N)
• Just cause eviction and tenant protection ordinance in the Town of San Anselmo (Measure O)
• Special parcel tax initiative in the City of San Rafael to fund construction of a new Albert Park main library and community center (Measure P)
• Stinson Beach Fire Protection District increasing appropriations limit (Measure Q) and levying a special tax for fire and emergency services (Measure R)

Arguments for or against Measures B, C, E, G, Q, and R are filed with the Elections Department by the August 19 deadline. Submission and signature forms are required at the time of filing. Arguments for Measure AA are filed with the Sonoma County Elections Department by Friday, August 16 — call 707.565.6800 or email rov-info@sonoma-county.org for information about requirements.  Municipal measures are handled by town or city clerks.

The list of measures and information about filing arguments can be found atwww.marinvotes.org. Documents are available for public examination for 10 days from the filing date.  A sample ballot and information guide will be mailed to registered voters the final week of September, and

official ballots will be mailed starting October 7 to all active registered voters. Allow at least seven days for delivery.

The Elections Department is in Suite 121 of the Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. Hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays.

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