Measure M: MEASURE M
Murrieta Valley Unified School District · Riverside County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Without increasing current tax rates, to fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, safety systems, and repair/upgrade aging classrooms, science labs, career technology and school facilities to support college/career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, engineering, and skilled trades, shall Murrieta Valley Unified School District's measure be adopted authorizing $359,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $60 per $100,000 assessed value ($22 million annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, audits and all money locally controlled?
In plain language
Measure M is a bond measure for Murrieta Valley Unified School District. A YES vote lets the district borrow $359,000,000 by selling bonds. The money would fix worn-out roofs, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical, and safety systems. It would also repair and upgrade older classrooms, science labs, and career technology facilities. A NO vote means the district does not get this money, and the projects do not happen. The measure states current tax rates will not rise. The money must stay under local control, with citizen oversight and audits.
Fiscal impact
The bonds cost $60 per $100,000 of assessed value. They would raise about $22 million each year while owed. Current tax rates would not go up.
Official ballot arguments
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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
“The two who spoke against the measure were Republican activists Murrieta resident Bob Kowell and Temecula resident Jack Guerrero, who both took issue with the ballot language for the bond.”
— Jack Guerrero (Temecula resident, Republican activist), The Riverside Record (2026) · Murrieta Valley Unified Board Puts $359M Bond Question On November BallotRead the source →