Measure U: Measure U – Dixon Unified School District – Bond Measure
Dixon Unified School District · Solano County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
“To fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, gas, and electrical systems, remove asbestos/lead pipes, repair/upgrade aging classrooms, science labs, technology and school facilities to support college/ career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, engineering, and skilled trades; shall Dixon Unified School District’s measure authorizing $49,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value ($3,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, independent audits, and all money locally controlled?”
In plain language
Measure U is a school bond for Dixon schools. A YES vote lets the district borrow $49,000,000. The money would fix worn roofs and plumbing. It would fix gas and electrical systems too. It would remove asbestos and lead pipes. It would update aging classrooms and science labs. Tech buildings would get upgrades too. A NO vote blocks this borrowing for these projects. The measure requires citizen oversight and outside audits.
Fiscal impact
The bond is repaid with a property tax of about $30 per $100,000 of assessed value. It would raise about $3,000,000 each year while the bonds are owed.
Impartial analysis
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE U DIXON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND MEASURE Measure U was placed on the ballot by the Governing Board of the Dixon Unified School District. If approved, Measure U would authorize the District to issue and sell general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $49,000,000, at interest rates within legal limits. Bond proceeds would be used for school facility projects identified in the measure, including constructing and renovating classrooms and other school facilities; replacing deteriorating portable classrooms; repairing or replacing roofs, plumbing, sewer and gas lines, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical systems; making health, safety and seismic improvements; improving technology infrastructure; and constructing or renovating libraries, multipurpose rooms, cafeterias, athletic facilities, playgrounds and other school facilities. The District would determine the priority and timing of projects, and approval of the measure does not guarantee that all listed projects will be completed. The measure includes accountability requirements governing the use of bond proceeds. Bond proceeds may be used only for the purposes specified in the measure and may not be used for teacher or administrator salaries or other school operating expenses. The measure requires an independent citizens’ oversight committee, annual independent performance and financial audits, and annual reports regarding the receipt and expenditure of bond proceeds and the status of funded projects. Principal and interest on the bonds would be paid by property taxes levied on taxable property within the District. According to the District’s Tax Rate Statement, the estimated average annual tax rate is $29 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, and the estimated highest tax rate is $30 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. The District estimates that taxes will be collected through fiscal year 2061-62 and that total debt service, including principal and interest, will be approximately $105,000,000. These amounts are estimates and may vary. A “yes” vote on Measure U means general obligation bonds totaling up to $49,000,000 may be issued to finance the school facility projects specified in the measure. A “no” vote on Measure U means the bonds will not be authorized. Measure U requires approval by at least 55 percent of the votes cast on the measure to pass. Respectfully submitted, Carrie Blacklock Solano County Counsel
Official ballot arguments
Filed for the official voter guide by each side, printed as submitted.
Argument in favor
Dixon Unified School District ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE U EVERY student deserves to LEARN in a school with safe, updated facilities. Measure U will help make that possible in Dixon elementary, middle and high schools. Today's graduates must compete in a highly technical workforce and global economy. We need schools with adequate classrooms, labs, and technology so Dixon students have the same opportunities as others to properly prepare for college/good-paying jobs. Unfortunately, most of our schools were built so long ago (60 to 70 years) that underground pipes and infrastructure are failing, resulting in gas leaks, water leaks, and sewage backups. Last year alone there were 62 roof leaks. There are 61 portable classrooms in our schools that are 20+ years old. Many are falling apart, with structural damage and water leaks. It's expensive to keep repairing these decaying portables. Measure U will: • Remove hazardous materials like asbestos/lead pipes • Repair/Replace heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units that are at least 20 years old and failing • Repair/Replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, gas lines, sewer lines, and electrical systems • Upgrade older schools so they meet current health/building safety codes, and provide proper access for students with disabilities • Provide modern labs, career technical facilities and equipment so students are prepared for college/careers in agricultural sciences, engineering, technology and skilled trades • Replace aging portable classrooms Taxpayer protections are REQUIRED. • ALL funds STAY LOCAL for DUSD schools/students • The State CANNOT take this funding away • NO funds are allowed for administrators' salaries/pensions • Independent Citizens' Oversight and mandatory audits ensure funds are spent properly Even if you do not have school-age children, supporting Measure U is a wise investment. Good schools improve the quality of life in our community and protect the value of our homes. Join teachers, parents, and residents in VOTING Yes on U! s/ Jill Orr Dixon Resident and Business Owner s/ Julian Cuevas President Dixon School Board s/Caitlin O'Halloran Heller Dixon Resident and Community Advocate s/Benjamin Ernest Executive Director, Dixon Montessori s/Michel Liu President Kiwanis Club of Dixon
Argument against
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE U VOTE NO ON MEASURE U. Measure U asks Dixon voters to approve another $49 million bond, repeating many of the same promises made under Measure Q in 2016. While the District did complete major projects , including building the new high school and performing renovations at other campuses - the pattern is clear: facilities are not being properly maintained. Instead of routine upkeep, the District repeatedly returns to voters with large bond measures to fix problems that should never have been allowed to deteriorate this far. Measure U claims it will “fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, gas, electrical systems, remove asbestos/lead pipes, and upgrade aging classrooms and labs.” These are not new issues. They are long-standing maintenance responsibilities. When a district fails to maintain what taxpayers already paid to build or repair, it eventually manufactures another “urgent need” and asks for another bond. Measure U continues this cycle. Finally, Measure U promises “citizen oversight” and “independent audits.” Yet the Measure Q oversight committee - which is supposed to ensure transparency - has not done its job. No oversight and no annual reports as required by law. Can we really trust them? If the District cannot maintain basic oversight for Measure Q, voters have no reason to trust that Measure U will be any different. Dixon deserves responsible maintenance, honest communication, and real oversight - not another bond built on neglected facilities and misleading tax language. VOTE NO ON MEASURE U. Solano County Taxpayers Association s/Michael T Nolan, President s/ Shari Borkin Dixon resident
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
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