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Many ballot measures in South Bay and Long Beach appear to be approved – Press Telegram
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Many ballot measures in South Bay and Long Beach appear to be approved – Press Telegram

Voters approve and overturn several measures that will affect their respective cities and school districts.

Here’s where the metrics stand in the South Bay and Long Beach areas after the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office released its latest update Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. November 5 election.

The next update is expected after 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 7.

LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: View a graph of the latest vote tallies

Compton: Measuring AC

The CA measure had 59.48% support, while 40.52% voted against.

If approved, Measure CA would amend the city charter so that the position of city attorney is appointed rather than elected, and would require a city attorney to have at least 10 years of experience in municipal law. This measure requires a simple majority to pass.

Compton Community College District: CC Measure

Measure CC had 68.01% support and 31.99% opposition. To pass, the measure needs 55% support.

The $200 million facilities bond is “designed to fund essential building improvements and replacements, security additions and technology upgrades in Compton College classrooms,” according to its website.

Measure CC would have an annual cost of $20 per $100,000 of assessed property value to Community College District voters.

Downey: Measure D

Measure D had 66.98% support and 33.02% opposition.

This measure would “maintain local control of vital services,” including public safety, according to the city’s website.

There would be a 1/4 cent sales tax to fund these services if Measure D passes, according to the city’s website.

This measure requires a simple majority to pass.

Long Beach: measures JB, HC, LB

Measure JB, which would, among other things, merge Long Beach’s civil service and human resources departments, had 61.60 percent support, compared to 38.40 percent opposition.

Measure HC, which would make changes to the structure of the harbor and utility commissions – and the Harbor Department – ​​had 57.46 percent support, compared to 42.54 percent opposition.

The LB measure had 80.31% support and 19.69% opposition.

The measure would eliminate the 5 percent utility user tax exemption for power companies and government agencies that use gas to generate electricity. The change would generate about $15 million in annual revenue.

All three measures require a simple majority to pass.

LBCC: Measure AC

Measure AC had 67.08% support and 32.92% opposition.

The measure would authorize $990 million in bonds for school improvement projects. It requires 55% approval to pass.

Lynwood Unified: Measure U

Measure U had 61.53% support and 38.47% opposition.

This measure would authorize $80 million in bonds to repair and improve aging neighborhood schools, which aims to support student success and college/career readiness in the fields of math, science, technology, engineering, arts and skilled trades. To pay the bond, the district would collect $50 per $100,000 of assessed value from property owners.

This measure needs 55% support to pass.

Paramount: Measure LR

The LR measure obtained 76.24% support and 23.76% opposition.

If approved, it would change the structure of business tax rates to help improve services ranging from public safety to the maintenance of public parks, according to the city’s website.

Measure LR would change the structure “from the number of employees to a percentage of gross revenue.”

“If the measure is passed to change the tax structure to be based on gross receipts,” according to the city, “more than 75 percent of small businesses would pay a lower tax than they currently pay, while “Larger companies would pay a higher tax.” license fee due to their higher gross revenues.

This measure needs two-thirds support to pass.

Paramount Unified: Measuring Q

Measure Q had 73.38% support and 26.62% opposition.

This measure would authorize $190 million in bonds to improve school safety/security systems; repair deteriorating infrastructure, roofs, plumbing and electricity; repair, construct and improve classrooms, laboratories and vocational training facilities. The district would levy $60 per $100,000 of assessed value on property owners.

This measure needs 55% to pass.

Torrance: Measuring TC

The TC measure had 70.70% support and 29.30% opposition.

Measure TC would make 13 amendments to the city charter, including making modern reform to the city charter and increasing council member salaries.

If Measure TC passes by a majority of voters, each proposed amendment will pass, according to the city’s website. If the measure fails, the city charter will remain as is.

The changes include increased disclosure requirements for candidate campaign donations; requiring ethics training for city officials and requiring all lobbyists to register with the city; modernize the city’s official communication; limit council member pay to the state minimum wage of $16 per hour; and others, according to the city’s website.

This measure requires a simple majority to pass.

Hermosa Beach: Measurement HB

Measure HB had 42.86% support and 57.14% opposition.

Measure HB would impose a 3/4 cent local sales tax, which is expected to generate about $3 million annually and would only benefit Hermosa Beach residents and businesses, according to the city’s website.

The revenue, according to the city, will be used for public safety, protection of parks and beaches, retention and attraction of businesses, repair and maintenance of streets and sidewalks, emergency preparedness. emergency and improvement of neighborhood and city infrastructure.

This measure requires a simple majority to pass.

Hermosa Beach City School District: Measuring HV

The HV measure had 60.26% support and 39.74% opposition.

The measure, which requires 55 percent approval to pass, would authorize $28.7 million in bonds for school improvement projects. The district would levy an average of $13.15 per $100,000 of assessed property value to pay for the bonds.

Manhattan Beach: measure the MMB

The MMB measure had 56.40% support and 43.60% opposition.

If approved, Manhattan Beach’s MMB measure would increase the local sales tax rate by half a cent, raising about $5.3 million for essential services, according to the city’s website.

Services include maintenance of city streets, including pothole repair; renovate aging community facilities; expanding downtown sidewalks for outdoor dining and improving access; maintain infrastructure and parks maintained; among other city improvements.

The measure is 50 cents for every $100 purchased, according to the website.

This measure requires a simple majority to pass.

MBUSD: measuring the RLS

The RLS measure had 64.91% support and 35.09% opposition.

The measure, which requires 55 percent approval to pass, would authorize $200 million in bonds for school improvement projects. It would levy an average of $32 per $100,000 of assessed property value to pay off the bonds without raising tax rates.

Redondo Beach: FP, RB and SD measurements

The FP measure had 71.15% support and 28.85% opposition.

Measure FP would allow the city to issue up to nearly $94 million in general obligation bonds to significantly improve the city’s fire operations.

Measure FP would levy an annual tax of $17.45 per $100,000 of property valuation, or about $150 per year for the average homeowner for up to 30 years, according to the city’s website.

The measure may require two-thirds of voters to vote yes to pass – but that’s not guaranteed. If statewide Proposition 5 passes in this election, then Measure FP would only need 55% approval to pass.

The RB measure had 62.91% support and 37.09% opposition. Measure RB would amend the city charter to allow the city to make certain zoning and land use changes without voter approval.

The SD measure had 57.20% support and 42.80% opposition.

Measure SD would amend the charter to allow Redondo Beach Unified School District school board members to receive monthly compensation based on a “sliding scale set based on the number of students in the school district” in terms of average daily attendance, according to the opinion. elections for the Redondo Beach City Clerk’s Office.

Board members could receive up to $240 per month under the California Education Code.

The RB and SD measures require simple majorities to pass.

RBUSD: S measure

Measure S had 66.18% support and 33.82% opposition.

The measure, which requires 55 percent approval to pass, would authorize $278 million in bonds for school improvement projects. It would levy $29.95 per $100,000 of assessed property value to pay the bonds.

PVPUSD: measure the SOS

The SOS measure received 55.82% support and 44.18% opposition.

The measure, which requires 55 percent approval to pass, would authorize $297.8 million in bonds for school improvement projects. It would take about $29.49 per $100,000 of assessed property value to pay for the bonds.