Measure J Vote Is Close: Dublin Election Results

DUBLIN, CA — Dublin Primary Election voters were asked to vote on Measure J, a $290 million schools bond measure, and results are coming in. In early returns supporters led opponents with 52 percent of the vote. A 55 percent majority is required for Measure J to pass.

A "yes" vote on Measure J would increase Dublin taxes $50 per $100,000 of assessed property value and raise an estimated $18.3 million annually for projects at the Dublin Unified School District for a total of $290 million.

Revenue from the proposed bond measure would be used to update/modernize older schools, complete the second comprehensive high school and construct a middle school at Dublin Crossing, according to the ballot language. Additionally, priorities include work at Dougherty Elementary School to address facilities needs, technology upgrades, districtwide safety improvements, and funding for improvements at Cottonwood Creek.

In order for the bond measure to pass in March, at least 55 percent of registered voters who turn out must cast a "yes" ballot.

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Read more about the measure here.

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