Measure J: MEASURE J
Mount Shasta Union Elementary School District · Siskiyou County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
With funds that cannot be taken by the State or Federal government, shall Mt. Shasta Union Elementary School District’s measure to repair/replace leaky roofs, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; upgrade emergency communication systems and fire alarms be adopted, authorizing $9.1 million of bonds with legal rates, average levies below $25 per $100,000 of assessed value, ($533,000 annually while outstanding), audits, independent oversight State matching funds eligibility, no administrator salaries, pensions or benefits, and full disclosure of spending?
In plain language
Measure J is a school bond for Mt. Shasta schools. A YES vote lets the district borrow $9.1 million. The money would fix leaky roofs and plumbing. It would also fix electrical and HVAC systems. It would upgrade emergency alert and fire alarm systems. A NO vote blocks this borrowing for these repairs. The measure requires audits and outside oversight. It also bans spending on administrator pay or pensions.
Fiscal impact
The bond is repaid with an average property tax below $25 per $100,000 of assessed value. It would raise about $533,000 each year while the bonds are owed.
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.