Measure V: West Contra Costa Unified School District
West Contra Costa Unified School District · Contra Costa County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure supporting local quality education in West Contra Costa Unified School District, protecting core academics, science, music, arts, and career technical programs that prepare students for the changing economy; attracting and retaining qualified teachers; and maintaining mental health services and counselors to support student success; by renewing the parcel tax at the existing rate of 7.2¢/building square foot, raising approximately $10,238,737 annually for nine years, with senior exemptions , independent citizen oversight, audits, and local control, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure V would renew an existing parcel tax for the West Contra Costa Unified School District. A YES vote keeps the tax at its current rate for nine more years. The money would protect academics, science, music, arts, and career classes. It would help keep good teachers. It would also fund mental health services and counselors. A NO vote lets this parcel tax expire. Seniors can get an exemption. The district says citizens will oversee the spending with audits.
Fiscal impact
A parcel tax renewed at the existing rate of 7.2 cents per building square foot, raising about $10,238,737 a year for nine years.
Official ballot arguments
Filed for the official voter guide by each side, printed as submitted.
The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
Statements by campaigns, officials and news coverage, quoted with attribution and linked to the original. VoterDecoder did not write them and does not endorse either side.
Supporters say
“We need your support more than ever right now.”
— Leslie Reckler, WCCUSD board member, CC Pulse (2026) · WCCUSD Parcel Tax Will Go To VotersRead the source →
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.