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Measure R Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT PROJECTS ARE INCLUDED IN MEASURE R?

  • Repairing or replacing leaky roofs and plumbing
  • Repairing or replacing inefficient electrical, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
  • Replacing deteriorating portable classrooms
  • Expanding coding, robotics, engineering, health sciences, creative arts and computer science programs
  • Expanding counseling, mental health programs and special education facilities for students
  • Creating greater accessibility to classrooms, restrooms, playgrounds and walkways in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Providing shade structures and adding trees to outdoor areas to protect students from the heat
  • Building below-market rental housing in order to retain and hire qualified teachers and staff
  • Updating classroom technology, wireless networks and infrastructure
  • Expanding Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics STEAM classrooms and labs
  • Modernizing classrooms for career and technical education programs to prepare students for college and future careers

WHAT IS MEASURE R?

Measure R is a general obligation (GO) bond measure on the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election ballot. If approved by 55% of votes cast, Measure R will authorize $900 million to make renovations and improve schools and classrooms throughout the Pasadena Unified School District. In addition, Measure R will allow the district to qualify for state matching funds.

WHAT IS A GO BOND?

California school districts commonly use GO bonds to fund improvement projects, such as constructing and renovating classrooms. Similar to a home loan, GO bonds are repaid over time. Funds to repay the bonds come from a tax on all taxable property—residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural— located within the district.

HOW MUCH WILL MEASURE R COST?

Measure R‘s estimated average annual tax rate is less than $59 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Assessed valuation should not be confused with market value. The assessed valuation
is the value placed on property by Los Angeles County and is typically lower than market value.

WHAT TAXPAYER PROTECTIONS ARE IN PLACE?

Measure R ensures that there will be full public disclosure of all spending. An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee must review and report on all bond fund expenditures, and a third- party auditor must audit all bond fund expenditures. Measure R includes a specific list of projects on which bond funds may be spent. Laws prohibit funds from being used for administrators’ salaries, pensions, or benefits. Measure R bond funds must be spent on Pasadena Unified School District’s projects and cannot be taken by the state.

HOW DO I VOTE BY MAIL?

All registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. If you need to register to vote, you can register online at www.registertovote.ca.gov. Once you complete your ballot, sign your ballot envelope and simply drop your ballot in the mail—postage is prepaid—by November 5, 2024. If you need additional assistance or would like to drop off your ballot in person at a vote center or ballot drop box, please visit LAvote.gov for more information.