Cabrillo Unified School District Measure Z — Parcel Tax Measure (San Mateo County)

What it does

With funds that cannot be taken by the State or Federal Government and spent elsewhere, shall Cabrillo Unified School District's measure to support local students by hiring and retaining highly qualified teachers and specialized educators; and expanding career training and college readiness programs, including agriculture, construction, and welding be adopted, replacing the current parcel tax at $239 per parcel for five years, (raising $2,600,000 annually) with senior exemptions, no administrator salaries or pensions, and public disclosure of spending?

A YES vote means

Cabrillo Unified would replace its current parcel tax with a $239 per parcel tax for five years, raising $2,600,000 a year for teachers and career and college programs, with senior exemptions and no administrator salaries or pensions.

A NO vote means

Cabrillo Unified's current parcel tax would not be replaced with this $239 parcel tax.

Needed to pass

A two-thirds supermajority: at least 2 out of every 3 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.

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

Explained

Example

A parcel that pays $198 a year under Measure N would pay $239 a year under Measure Z, $41 more, from July 2027. Exempt owner-occupants (65+, SSI or qualifying SSDI) would pay nothing. (source)

Who would notice

Owners of taxable parcels in Cabrillo Unified School District, and the district's students and staff.

How it got here

The district placed Measure Z on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If it fails, Measure N stays in effect under its existing authorization, the district says.

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Background

Measure Z was placed on the ballot by the Cabrillo Unified School District Governing Board by resolution, and as a parcel tax it needs approval from two-thirds of those voting on it, according to the district.

According to the district, voters approved the current parcel tax, Measure N, in November 2024 at $198 per parcel per year; if Measure Z passes, it would replace Measure N beginning July 1, 2027 at $239 per parcel for five years, and if it fails Measure N stays in effect under its existing authorization.

The district estimates Measure Z would raise $2.6 million a year; the measure bars spending on administrator salaries, benefits or pensions, requires the money to be kept in a separate fund, and allows exemptions on application for qualifying owner-occupants, including seniors.

Put on the ballot by Cabrillo Unified School District Governing Board (resolution, 2026).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Cabrillo Unified School District Measure Z mean?

Cabrillo Unified would replace its current parcel tax with a $239 per parcel tax for five years, raising $2,600,000 a year for teachers and career and college programs, with senior exemptions and no administrator salaries or pensions.

What does a NO vote on Cabrillo Unified School District Measure Z mean?

Cabrillo Unified's current parcel tax would not be replaced with this $239 parcel tax.

Is this on top of the current parcel tax?

No. Measure Z would replace Measure N when first levied.

What happens if it fails?

Measure N remains in effect under its existing authorization, at $198 per parcel.

What vote does it need?

Two-thirds of the votes cast on the measure.

How many votes does Cabrillo Unified School District Measure Z need to pass?

A two-thirds supermajority: at least 2 out of every 3 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Should I vote yes or no on Cabrillo Unified School District Measure Z?

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.