As it's an odd year, there's only one measure on the ballot that affects Los Gatos residents.
Measure H, which requires a two-thirds vote to pass, was put forth by the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District. It states:
To support high academic achievement for local students and provide stable local funding to maintain outstanding core academic programs in reading, writing, math, and science, retain highly qualified and experienced teachers, and prepare students for an excellent high school shall the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District authorize an annual school parcel tax of $164 per
parcel for seven years with independent citizens’ oversight, an exemption for seniors, no funds for administrator’s salaries and every dollar staying in our schools?
Here are some key dates to know, thanks to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters:
WRITE-IN CANDIDACY: If you want to cast your name into the hat for a race, you've got until Oct. 22 to obtain and file nomination documents.
FINANCE STATEMENT BY CANDIDATES: If you're interested in who is funding candidates' campaigns, the Fair Political Practice Commission's first deadline for candidates to report that information is Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.
VOTE BY MAIL: Vote by mail ballots will be sent out Oct. 7.
REGISTER TO VOTE: Oct. 21 is the deadline to register to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5, 2013 election.
SECOND FINANCIAL REPORT DUE: Oct. 24 is the deadline for the second financial disclosure report (Form 460) covering the period of Sept. 22 to Oct. 19.
REQUEST VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT: Oct. 29 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot.
ELECTION DAY: NOV. 5. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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