Measure W: Acalanes Union High School District
Acalanes Union High School District · Contra Costa County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the measure supporting high-quality education in local high schools by: • Attracting/retaining highly qualified teachers • continuing advanced academic programs in science, technology, engineering, math, and arts that prepare students for success in college and careers • maintaining manageable class sizes with Acalanes Union High School District levying a $168 parcel tax for eight years, with senior exemptions, citizens’ oversight and independent audits, providing $6,000,000 annually in local school funding that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted?
In plain language
Measure W would let the Acalanes Union High School District collect a parcel tax for schools. A YES vote sets a $168 parcel tax for eight years. Seniors would be exempt from the tax. The money would help attract and keep good teachers. It would also keep advanced science, technology, engineering, math, and arts classes. It would help keep class sizes manageable. A NO vote does not create this tax. The district says an independent citizens' group would watch how the money is spent. The state cannot take these funds.
Fiscal impact
A $168 parcel tax for eight years, with senior exemptions, raising about $6,000,000 a year for the school district.
Official ballot arguments
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The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.