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Measure Z Parcel Tax

Measure Z is a proposed local parcel tax that will be on the ballot on Election Day, November 3, 2026. The proposal requires approval by two-thirds of the votes cast on the measure.Measure Z would exclusively support educational programs and services, including:

  • Attracting and retaining qualified teachers, staff, and counselors.
  • Maintaining competitive wages and benefits and providing professional development, training, and staff resources;
  • Providing academic programs and specialized teachers, including literacy, reading, and mathematics;
  • Expanding college-readiness and career technical education, including agriculture, construction, and welding;
  • Providing enrichment and hands-on learning for elementary and middle school students;
  • Increasing social-emotional, behavioral, mental-health, counseling, and family supports;
  • Expanding special-education programs, services, and staffing;
  • Supporting reliable transportation services; and
  • Expanding visual and performing arts, music, band, dance, and other arts instruction.

NOTE: Measure Z prohibits the use of proceeds for administrator salaries, benefits, or pensions.
 

KEY FACTS:

  • Measure Z is estimated to raise $2.6 million annually, depending on the number of taxable parcels.
  • Measure Z would cost $239 per parcel each year for five years.
  • Collections would begin July 1, 2027, and end June 30, 2032.
  • Measure Z is NOT an additional parcel tax. If approved, Measure Z would replace Measure N when the Measure Z tax is first levied