The Los Angeles Unified School District is asking voters to approve a property tax increase to fund $9 billion in renovation and repair projects.
Measure US is the largest bond ever proposed in LAUSD, though district staff say it represents just 11% of total funding needed to update aging schools from San Pedro to the San Fernando Valley.
“Improvements to schools provide safe and updated opportunities for students and better working environments for our staff,” said Superintendent Alberto Carvalho in August. “Upgraded schools can also create greater pride in our neighborhoods, in our communities, and help improve the safety of our school neighborhoods.”
Critics of the funding measure point out that the district is asking for more money after two decades of declining enrollment.
Official title on the ballot: Local Public Schools Safety and Upgrades Measure
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