California Online Voter Guide -- 1998 General Election

PROPOSITION 1A

Official Title: Class Size Reduction Kindergarten-University
Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 1998.

Official election results are available from the Secretary of State

Yes:

62.5 %

No:

37.5 %

Measure:

Passed

Sponsors: Senator Leroy F. Greene, and Assembly Members Antonio Villaraigosa and Keith Olberg.

Summary: Will provide funding for education facilities for at least four years for class size reduction, to relieve overcrowding and accomodate student enrollment growth and to repair older schools and for wiring and cabling for education technology. Funds will also be used to upgrade and build new classrooms in community colleges, the California State University, and the University of California.

Fiscal Impact: State cost of about $15.2 billion to pay off both the principal ($9.2 billion) and interest ($6 billion) on the bonds. The average payment for principal and interest over 25 years would be about $600 million per year. State cost of $160 million to offset all or part of school-related development fees borne by certain homebuyers and renters.

P R O

C O N

CONTACT INFORMATION

Californians for Yes on Proposition 1A
Committee ID# 960240
908 9th Street, Ste 1850
Sacramento, CA 95814
phone: (916) 448-4199
email: webmaster@yesonprop1A.org
www.yesonprop1A.org

Assemblyman Tom McClintock
1127 11th Street, Ste 216
Sacramento, CA 95814
phone: (916) 448-9321
email: Stoos@msn.com
www.peoplesadvocate.org

No on Prop 1A
Committee ID# 982732
Norman Rogers, Chair
phone: (530) 757-4616
email: feedback@uc-taj-mahal.org
www.prop1A.com

WHO SIGNED THE OFFICIAL BALLOT PAMPHLET ARGUMENTS Larry McCarthy, President, California Taxpayers' Association; Lois Tinson, President, California Teachers Association; Howard Owens, Director, Congress of California Seniors. Assemblyman Tom McClintock; Lewis K. Uhler, President, National Tax Limitation Committee; Edward J. "Ted" Costa, CEO, People's Advocate, Inc.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CVF RECOMMENDS

Follow the money - CVF has compiled summary campaign finance information and a list of top ten contributors for each ballot measure committee that has filed a report with the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State's Voter Information Guide - features the Attorney General's summary, official pro/con arguments, the Legislative Analyst's analysis (including background information, details of the proposal, and the fiscal effect of the measure) and the full text of this measure.

The California Journal - provides independent, in-depth analysis, including background on the issue and arguments for and against the measure.

The League of Women Voters' Pro/Con Analysis - provides an excellent, nonpartisan review of this measure.

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This page first published October 1, 1998

Final update December 12, 1998

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	P R O	C O N
CONTACT INFORMATION	Californians for Yes on Proposition 1A Committee ID# 960240 908 9th Street, Ste 1850 Sacramento, CA 95814 phone: (916) 448-4199 email: webmaster@yesonprop1A.org www.yesonprop1A.org	Assemblyman Tom McClintock 1127 11th Street, Ste 216 Sacramento, CA 95814 phone: (916) 448-9321 email: Stoos@msn.com www.peoplesadvocate.org No on Prop 1A Committee ID# 982732 Norman Rogers, Chair phone: (530) 757-4616 email: feedback@uc-taj-mahal.org www.prop1A.com
WHO SIGNED THE OFFICIAL BALLOT PAMPHLET ARGUMENTS	Larry McCarthy, President, California Taxpayers' Association; Lois Tinson, President, California Teachers Association; Howard Owens, Director, Congress of California Seniors.	Assemblyman Tom McClintock; Lewis K. Uhler, President, National Tax Limitation Committee; Edward J. "Ted" Costa, CEO, People's Advocate, Inc.