Temple City Unified School District Measure TCS (Los Angeles County)

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

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Temple City Unified school district voters

What it does
WITHOUT INCREASING EXISTING TAX RATES, to upgrade safety/ security and HVAC systems; remove asbestos/ lead pipes; repair/upgrade/equip aging classrooms, science labs, school/ career technology facilities to support college/ career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, medical science, skilled trades; shall Temple City Unified School District's measure be adopted authorizing $146,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $43 per $100,000 assessed value (averaging $8,710,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent citizen oversight, audits, all money locally controlled?
A YES vote means
Temple City Unified could issue $146,000,000 in bonds for safety and HVAC upgrades, removing asbestos and lead pipes, and upgrading classrooms and labs, repaid by a property tax of $43 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $8,710,000 a year on average).
A NO vote means
Temple City Unified would not issue these $146,000,000 in bonds.
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
Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Official text: source

Background

According to Temple City Unified School District, Measure TCS would fund Phase I of the district's School Facilities Master Plan, including roof, plumbing, sewer and electrical repairs, asbestos and lead removal, classroom and lab upgrades, career technical facilities, and campus security and seismic and accessibility work.

The district says the measure would extend the current bond tax rate of $43 per $100,000 of assessed value while bonds are outstanding rather than raise the rate, and could make the district eligible for state matching funds.

The district notes the measure includes a citizens' oversight committee and annual audits; school bonds need 55% approval.

Put on the ballot by Temple City Unified School District Board of Education, 2026 (resolution date and vote not found online).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Temple City Unified School District Measure TCS mean?
Temple City Unified could issue $146,000,000 in bonds for safety and HVAC upgrades, removing asbestos and lead pipes, and upgrading classrooms and labs, repaid by a property tax of $43 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $8,710,000 a year on average).
What does a NO vote on Temple City Unified School District Measure TCS mean?
Temple City Unified would not issue these $146,000,000 in bonds.
How many votes does Temple City Unified School District Measure TCS 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 Temple City Unified School District Measure TCS?
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.

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