Measure Q: Parcel Tax
Cambrian Elementary School District · Santa Clara County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To protect the qualify of education in our local elementary and middle schools, provide funding for core academic programs in math, science, engineering, technology, reading, writing and arts, attract/retain highly qualified teachers, and maintain manageable class sizes, shall Cambrian School District's measure be adopted, levying $148/parcel for 8 years, its continuance subject to voter approval, with senior exemptions, annual inflation adjustments, providing $1,000,000 annually in locally controlled funding that can't be taken by the State?
In plain language
Measure Q is a school tax for Cambrian School District. It would pay for math, science, reading, writing, arts, and other core classes. It would also help the district keep good teachers and keep class sizes manageable. A YES vote lets the district charge $148 per parcel of property each year for 8 years, with an exemption for seniors and yearly increases for inflation. A NO vote means the district does not get this new money.
Fiscal impact
The tax would be $148 per parcel per year for 8 years, with senior exemptions and annual inflation adjustments. It would raise about $1,000,000 each year that the state cannot take away.
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
No public statements against were found.