Mountain Empire Unified School District Measure L (San Diego County)

What it does

To repair, replace, or reconstruct deteriorating classrooms, science labs, career technical education and school facilities at Mountain Empire High School that don’t meet building safety/earthquake safety standards; remove asbestos, lead pipes, mold; and replace/fix roofs plumbing, sewer, electrical, and aging portables, shall Mountain Empire Unified School District’s measure authorizing $23,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately $38 per $100,000 of assessed valuation ($2,542,353 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent oversight, audits, and all money locally controlled?

A YES vote means

Mountain Empire Unified could issue $23,000,000 in bonds to repair or rebuild facilities at Mountain Empire High School that don't meet safety standards and remove asbestos, lead pipes and mold, repaid by a property tax of about $38 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $2,542,353 a year).

A NO vote means

Mountain Empire Unified would not issue these $23,000,000 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.

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Mountain Empire Unified School District Measure L mean?

Mountain Empire Unified could issue $23,000,000 in bonds to repair or rebuild facilities at Mountain Empire High School that don't meet safety standards and remove asbestos, lead pipes and mold, repaid by a property tax of about $38 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $2,542,353 a year).

What does a NO vote on Mountain Empire Unified School District Measure L mean?

Mountain Empire Unified would not issue these $23,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

How many votes does Mountain Empire Unified School District Measure L 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 Mountain Empire Unified School District Measure L?

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.