Measure E Seems Ready To Pass

Milpitas voters appeared ready to pay more to support local schools as early results came in for Tuesday's primary election.

With all precincts reporting, supporters of Measure E were leading with nearly 65 percent of the vote on Tuesday night. The measure needs 55 percent voter approval to pass. These results are preliminary; another update is expected by 5 p.m. today, and another by 5 p.m. Friday.

If approved, the measure would raise $95 million bond to repair and improve classrooms, labs and other facilities around Milpitas Unified School District.

The measure would increase property taxes by $50 per $100,000 of assessed value. In other words, a home valued at $300,000 would accrue an additional $150 in property tax.    

According to board documents, if passed, all bond money would go to the district. It would pay for the district to fix leaky roofs; improve science lab equipment; build new classrooms; upgrade fire and earthquake safety features; become more energy efficient; improve access for students with disabilities; and make other upgrades.

For more information visit the district's webpage.