Ravenswood voters to consider $21.6 million parcel tax

On the November election ballot, residents of East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park will decide whether to approve a measure that is aimed at supporting expanded preschool, early childhood education, and child care; reading, writing and math instruction for elementary and middle school students; and teacher recruitment and retention. The measure is asking for voters’ approval to increase an existing parcel tax from $223.90 per parcel to $434 for another eight years.

The Ravenswood City School District governing board placed Measure S on the ballot to fund the expansion of affordable preschool and early childhood education, living wages for educators, instruction for elementary and middle school students, helping maintain small class sizes, building facilities for early education programs and helping low-income families afford child care, according to the ballot measure.

If passed, the measure would raise an estimated revenue of $2.7 million annually starting on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2034. The total amount is subject to adjustments for inflation, but will be roughly $21.6 million.

The measure is an extension of Measure Q, which expires in June 2026, which is aimed at improving local elementary and middle school students’ learning and achievement in reading, writing, math and other educational programs; investing in classroom computers and technology; increasing safety; maintaining reduced class sizes, and attracting and retaining staff.




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