Measure P: General Obligation Bond
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District · Santa Clara County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
With funds that cannot be taken by the State or Federal government, shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District's measure to repair leaky roofs and plumbing; replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; and upgrade emergency communication and security systems be adopted, authorizing $100 million of bonds with legal rates, without increasing current tax rates, average levies below $26 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $6.3 million annually while outstanding), audits, independent oversight, and disclosure of all spending?
In plain language
Measure P is a bond for Alum Rock schools. A YES vote lets the district borrow $100 million. The money would fix leaky roofs and plumbing. It would replace heating and cooling systems. It would upgrade safety and emergency alert systems. Current tax rates would not go up. The measure requires audits and outside oversight. It also requires public reports on spending. State and federal officials cannot take these funds. A NO vote does not allow this borrowing.
Fiscal impact
The bonds would be repaid at legal interest rates. Average levies would stay below $26 per $100,000 of assessed value. This would raise about $6.3 million each year while the bonds are outstanding, without raising current tax rates.
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
“Mark Hinkle, president of the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, opposes both measures and said passing Measure O or P would reward bad behavior”
— Mark Hinkle, president, Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association, Hoodline (2026) · Alum Rock Union Seeks $215M Tax Measures in San JoseRead the source →