What does a YES vote on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM mean?

Bellflower Unified could issue $135 million in bonds to repair roofs, plumbing and building systems, upgrade classrooms and career facilities, and improve disability access, repaid by a property tax of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $8 million a year), with audits and citizen oversight.

What does a NO vote on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM mean?

Bellflower Unified would not issue these $135 million in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

How many votes does Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM need to pass?

A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Should I vote yes or no on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM (Los Angeles County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Bellflower Unified school district voters

What it does: With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Bellflower Unified School District’s measure to repair/replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems; upgrade classrooms, labs and career training facilities; and, improve access for students with disabilities be adopted, authorizing $135 million in bonds levying $49 per $100,000 assessed value ($8 million annually) while outstanding, with legal rates, audits, citizen oversight, no funds for administrator salaries and full disclosure of all spending?
A YES vote means: Bellflower Unified could issue $135 million in bonds to repair roofs, plumbing and building systems, upgrade classrooms and career facilities, and improve disability access, repaid by a property tax of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $8 million a year), with audits and citizen oversight.
A NO vote means: Bellflower Unified would not issue these $135 million in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.
Needed to pass: A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
Left–right lean: Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

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Background

The Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education called this $135 million bond election by Resolution No. 2026-0618, dated June 18, 2026, according to the district; the district says the project list follows its 2026-2036 Facilities Master Plan.

Listed projects include repairs to roofs, plumbing, sewer and gas lines, HVAC and electrical systems, restrooms, accessibility and security, replacing portable classrooms, and science labs, libraries, arts spaces and instructional technology.

According to the district's tax rate statement, the estimated average tax is $45.78 per $100,000 of assessed value (highest $49), collected through 2057-58, with total debt service of about $240.9 million; a citizens' oversight committee and annual audits are required, and the measure needs 55% approval.

Put on the ballot by Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education, June 18, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-0618).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM mean?: Bellflower Unified could issue $135 million in bonds to repair roofs, plumbing and building systems, upgrade classrooms and career facilities, and improve disability access, repaid by a property tax of $49 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $8 million a year), with audits and citizen oversight.
What does a NO vote on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM mean?: Bellflower Unified would not issue these $135 million in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.
How many votes does Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM need to pass?: A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
Should I vote yes or no on Bellflower Unified School District Measure SM?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Los Angeles County ballot.

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