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Butte County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
Directory of Butte County, CA Measures
County Results as of Jan 24 10:31am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (159/159)
68.7% Countywide Voter Turnout (84448/122842)

Measures
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Measure B. Emergency Response and Fire Protection -- El Medio Fire Protection District (2/3 Vote for approval)
Pass: 779 / 73.01% Yes votes ...... 288 / 26.99% No votes
To provide local fire protection and rapid emergency response services for the El Medio community, so victims of heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and other medical emergencies can receive rapid response care, to protect our homes and businesses from fire, to receive matching state funds, and to keep insurance rates manageable, shall an annual special property tax be authorized with all revenue staying in our community for local fire protection and emergency medical response services?

Measure E. Schools Safety and Repair -- Biggs Unified School District (55% for Approval)
Fail: 531 / 44.40% Yes votes ...... 665 / 55.60% No votes
To improve the quality of education, qualify for $4,000,000 state matching funds, fix leaky roofs, improve fire safety, repair and modernize classrooms, upgrade electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation systems for energy efficiency, and update science and computer technology, shall Biggs Unified School District issue $6,900,000 of bonds at legal rates to renovate, acquire, construct and equip neighborhood schools, sites and facilities, with required independent financial audits, citizens' oversight and no money for administrators' salaries?

Measure G. Athletic Facilities Improvement Bonds -- Oroville Union High School District
9456 / 58.24% Yes votes ...... 6781 / 41.76% No votes
Shall the Oroville Union High School District issue $12,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates with an independent citizen's oversight committee, annual audits and NO money for administrator salaries?

Measure P. School Bond Measure -- Marysville Joint Unified School District (55% Approval Required)
Pass: 138 / 61.06% Yes votes ...... 88 / 38.94% No votes
To continue improving the quality of education in local schools and protecting the safety of our children, by repairing, replacing or updating fire alarm systems, worn-out roofs, outdated classrooms and science labs, plumbing and heating/air conditioning systems; and to help qualify for State matching funds for school modernization and construction, shall the Marysville Joint Unified School District issue $47,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, with independent citizens' oversight and audits, and no money for administrators' salaries?

 
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