San Diego County voters to decide on three local ballot measures regarding government ethics, a half-cent sales tax, and a school bond
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San Diego County voters will decide on three local measures this election cycle, including Measure A to amend the county charter, Measure B to impose a 0.5% sales tax, and Measure M to issue a $3.5 billion school bond. Measure A would establish an Independent Ethics Commission, create Independent Budget Analyst and Auditor roles, and extend county supervisors' term limits from two to three terms. Measure B is projected to raise $400 million to $450 million annually for health, safety, and Tijuana River Valley cleanup. Measure M authorizes a $3.5 billion bond for San Diego Unified School District repairs without raising current property tax rates.
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The outcome of these three measures will directly alter county government oversight, increase local sales tax rates on purchases across San Diego County, and fund multi-billion-dollar school facility improvements.
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