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Los Angeles County, CA March 5, 2002 Election
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Measure A. Term Limits: Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor -- Los Angeles County (Charter Amendment)
546,239 / 60.58% Yes votes
355,495 / 39.42% No votes
Limits any person elected to the office of the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, District Attorney or Assessor to three consecutive terms commencing December 2002; provided, such limitation does not apply to any unexpired term if the remainder of that term is less than one-half of the full term of office.

Measure B. Term Limits: Board of Supervisors -- Los Angeles County (Charter Amendment)
563,447 / 63.57% Yes votes
322,830 / 36.43% No votes
Limits any person elected to the office of member of the Board of Supervisors to three consecutive terms commencing December 2002; provided, such limitation does not apply to any unexpired term if the remainder of that term is less than one-half of the full term of office.

Measure C. Sheriff's Department - Restructuring -- Los Angeles County (Charter Amendment)
513,060 / 58.85% Yes votes
358,781 / 41.15% No votes
Shall the oversight of the Sheriff's Department be increased by adding one Assistant Sheriff and four Division Chiefs to the unclassified service; provided the additional Assistant Sheriff and two Division Chiefs may be non-sworn and appointed from outside the Sheriff's Department.

Measure D. City Council Authority to Legislate on Municipal Affairs -- City of Alhambra (Charter Amendment No. 1; Majority Vote Required)
4,442 / 68.15% Yes votes
2,076 / 31.85% No votes
Shall the Alhambra City Charter be amended to eliminate outdated provisions and to reaffirm the City's control over matters of local concern by providing that the City Council may legislate on issues which are municipal affairs as is authorized by the Constitution of the State of California, all of which amendments are shown in the ballot pamphlet?

Measure E. College Facilities Improvement -- Long Beach Community College District ($176 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
34,580 / 64.97% Yes votes
18,645 / 35.03% No votes
In order to renovate, repair and replace aging educational facilities, including replacement of electrical, plumbing and sewer systems, add classrooms, acquire equipment, construct job training facilities and high tech computer labs, upgrade restrooms, renovate heating and ventilation systems, install fire safety equipment, replace outdated classrooms and libraries and establish a Citizens Oversight Committee, shall the Long Beach Community College District issue $176 million in bonds, at interest rates within the legal limits?

Measure G. College Facilities Improvement -- Glendale Community College District ($98 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
14,245 / 58.13% Yes votes
10,262 / 41.87% No votes
Shall Glendale Community College District, in order to increase education opportunities and reduce overcrowding, construct new classrooms, job training facilities, science and computer labs and student support facilities, renovate existing instructional buildings, add parking, improve energy efficiency, telecommunications and technology infrastructure, acquire property for future instructional needs, issue $98 million of bonds, at interest rates within legal limits, with citizens' oversight, independent audits, no proceeds for employees' salaries and all funds staying in our community?

Measure H. Limitation on Gross Floor Area of Retail Stores -- City of Agoura Hills (Initiative Ordinance; Majority Vote Required)
2,657 / 51.17% Yes votes
2,535 / 48.83% No votes
Shall an initiative ordinance be adopted to amend the Agoura Hills General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to establish a 60,000 square foot limit on the gross floor area, including outdoor display, storage or sale, of retail stores only?

Measure I. School Safety, Improvement and Repair Bond of 2002 -- Azusa Unified School District ($75 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
4,200 / 74.68% Yes votes
1,424 / 25.32% No votes
To improve, repair, replace, and renovate aging neighborhood schools, relieve overcrowding, and qualify for state matching funds, shall Azusa Unified School District issue $75,000,000 in bonds, at interest rates within legal limits, to finance the renovation, construction, acquisition and improvement of local school facilities and land, including replacing outdated water, lighting, electrical and sewer systems, building classrooms and replacing portable classrooms, with annual audits, no proceeds for administrators' salaries, and a Citizens Oversight Committee to monitor all expenditures?

Measure J. School Facilities Improvement -- Pomona Unified School District ($68 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
7,280 / 62.75% Yes votes
4,322 / 37.25% No votes
To relieve overcrowding, provide greater security and safety, and improve technology, shall the Pomona Unified School District issue $68 million of bonds at interest rates within the legal limit to repair, build, acquire, and equip new and existing schools throughout the District so long as no funds are used for administrative salaries and the spending of bond funds is reviewed by an independent citizen oversight committee as required by law?

Measure K. School Facilities Improvement -- Beverly Hills Unified School District ($90 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
4,424 / 78.18% Yes votes
1,235 / 21.82% No votes
To repair/upgrade and improve all Beverly Hills Unified School Dsitrct schools, construct additional classrooms, science/computer classrooms, restrooms, and school facilties, qualify for state grants if possible, address building safety/health issues including upgrade electrical wiring/power, repair/upgrade deteriorating restrooms/plumbing/HVAC and make other imporvements to school sites and buildings, shall the District issue $90,000,000 of bonds at interest rates within the legal limit with annual audits and citizens' oversight?

Measure L. Prohibition of Fireworks -- City of Downey (Ordinance; Majority Vote Required)
5,769 / 46.10% Yes votes
6,745 / 53.90% No votes
Shall the proposed ordinance prohibiting the storage, sale, use or discharge of fireworks with the City of Downey be adopted?

Measure M. Recall of Councilmember John Harrold -- City of Glendora (Majority Vote Required)
Shall John Harrold be recalled (removed) from the Office of Member of City Council?

Measure N. Recall of Councilmember Richard Jacobs -- City of Glendora (Majority Vote Required)
Shall Richard Jacobs be recalled (removed) from the Office of Member of City Council?

Measure O. Recall of Councilmember Paul Marshall -- City of Glendora (Majority Vote Required)
Shall Paul Marshall be recalled (removed) from the Office of Member of City Council?

Measure P. College Facilities Improvement -- Pasadena Area Community College District ($150 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
39,129 / 69.84% Yes votes
16,895 / 30.16% No votes
Shall the Pasadena Area Community College District repair and rehabilitate its facilities to meet current health, safety, accessibility and instructional standards, replace worn-out plumbing, upgrade existing electrical systems to better access technology, replace aging heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, renovate outdated classrooms and other vocational training facilities, and construct other facilities to relieve overcrowding, by issuing $150 milion in bonds, at interest within the legal limit, and appoint a citizens' oversight committee to oversee expenditures?

Measure Q. 911-Police-Fire-Paramedic Citywide Security General Obligation Bonds -- City of Los Angeles (2/3 Vote Required)
231,180 / 66.85% Yes votes
114,653 / 33.15% No votes
Should the City be allowed to issue $600 million in bonds to build new and replacement emergency response facilities and police stations; and, repair existing police and fire facilities?

Measure R. Changing the Dates of City Elections -- City of Los Angeles (Charter Amendment)
179,665 / 56.43% Yes votes
138,728 / 43.57% No votes
Should the Los Angeles City Charter be amended to change the date of the City's Primary Nominating Election to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, and the date of the City's General Municipal Election to the third Tuesday in May of every odd-numbered year?

Measure S. School Facilities Improvement -- San Gabriel Unified School District ($46,045,000 in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
3,411 / 70.08% Yes votes
1,456 / 29.92% No votes
To repair and modernize 45-year old elementary/middle schools, deteriorating roofs, walls, electrical, heating and plumbing systems; build new classrooms, improve safety by eliminating asbestos, traffic hazards; improve learning/reduce overcrowding with new classrooms, modern libraries, computer and science labs; construct, repair, acquire and equip classrooms and facilities; shall San Gabriel Unified School District issue $46,045,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, appoint a Citizen's Oversight Committee, perform annual audits, with no money used for salaries or administrative expenses?

Measure T. Regulation of Solid Waste Collection -- City of Carson (Ordinance; Majority Vote Required)
3,122 / 33.30% Yes votes
6,253 / 66.70% No votes
Shall the ordinance requiring the City of Carson to allow multiple solid waste collectors to operate in the City, limiting the City Council's authority to increase residential solid waste collection rates, imposing and amending various taxes, fees, and regulations of the City relating to solid waste collection, and making amendments to the Carson Municipal Code and other City documents, be adopted?

Measure U. Educational Facilities Improvement -- Santa Monica Community College District ($160 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
13,540 / 69.99% Yes votes
5,807 / 30.01% No votes
Shall Santa Monica Community College District increase educational opportunities and raise student achievement, replace or repair deteriorating buildings nad related facilities, construct, furnish, and equip classrooms, laboratories, learning resources, and related facilities, upgrade computer technology and energy saving equipment, improve campus safety, fire security, parking and lighting; improve or acquire real property, and complete earthquake retrofitting by issuing, at interest rates within legal limits, $160 million in bonds with citizens' oversight and annual performance and financial audits?

Measure V. School Facilities Improvement -- Antelope Valley Union High School District ($103.6 million in General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required for Passage)
19,029 / 57.22% Yes votes
14,225 / 42.78% No votes
To enhance learning and student safety by reducing overcrowded local high schools; construct, acquire and equip new high schools, additional classrooms and facilities; renovate and modernize existing schools, upgrade classroom technology and science labs, and qualify for state matching funds, shall Antelope Valley Union High School District issue $103,600,000 of bonds at legal rates and appoint a Citizen's Oversight Committee to maintain strict financial accountability, prevent waste and ensure that no bond money is used for salaries or other administrative expenses?

Measure X. College Facility Improvement Bonds -- North Orange County Community College District (General Obligation Bonds; 55% Vote Required)
1,957 / 55.30% Yes votes
1,582 / 44.70% No votes
To prepare Fullerton and Cypress College students for jobs and four-year colleges; relieve student overcrowding; upgrade electrical wiring for advanced technology training and lighting for student safety; expand parking facilities; qualify for state matching funds, construct/acquire/modernize/equip facilities, classrooms and sites, shall North Orange County Community College District issue $239,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, appoint a Citizen's Oversight Committee and perform annual audits to ensure that no bond money is used for salaries or administrative expenses?

Measure AA. $67,940,000 in General Obligation Bonds for School Improvement -- Fullerton Union High School District (55% Vote Required)
2,199 / 61.68% Yes votes
1,366 / 38.32% No votes
To repair/upgrade and improve all Fullerton Joint Union High School District comprehensive schools, acquire/construct additional classrooms, science/computer labs, restrooms, libraries and school facilities to alleviate overcrowding and accommodate enrollment growth, address building safety/health issues including: upgrade electrical wiring and power, repair/upgrade deteriorating restrooms/plumbing/food services and make other improvements to school sites and buildings, shall the Fullerton Joint Union High School District issue $67,940,000 of bonds at interest rates within the legal limits with annual audits and citizens oversight?

 
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