Measure I — Sausalito Marin City School District — Bond
Measure I — Sausalito Marin City School District .To improve and maintain local play fields and recreation facilities to support children's health, fitness, and recreation activities, improve play area safety, add restrooms where needed; and improve access to facilities for children with disabilities, acquire, construct, repair facilities, equipment, shall Sausalito Marin City School District’s measure authorizing $12,500,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying $8 per $100,000 assessed value, (averaging $860,000 annually while bonds are outstanding), with independent oversight/audits and all money staying local?Passage Requirement: 55%IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSELSAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTBOND MEASURE ELECTIONMEASURE IThis Measure was placed on the ballot by the Board of Trustees of the Sausalito Marin City School District.Pursuant to Article XIIIA (1)(b)(3) of the California Constitution, if this measure is approved by 55% of the votes cast, the Sausalito Marin City School District will be authorized to incur bonded indebtedness of up to twelve million five hundred thousand dollars ($12,500,000) with an interest rate not to exceed the limit set by law.Money raised by bond sales may only be used for the purposes and projects stated in the bond Project List set forth in Measure I. These purposes and projects include improvement and maintenance of local play fields and recreation facilities, as well as upgrading facilities to meet current health and building safety codes, and access for students with disabilities. As required by law, Measure I prohibits using bond proceeds for teacher and administrator salaries or other operating expenses.The District estimates the average projected tax rate necessary to fund the bonds will be $8 per $100,000 of assessed value of property while the bonds are outstanding. This estimate is a projection, and could go up or down, depending on a number of factors including the timing and amount of bond sales, as well as changes in assessed property values in the District. The District estimates the annual debt service (including the principal and interest) will be approximately $860,000.The interest rates on bonds must not exceed the limit of 12% and the bonds must mature within 40 years, as set by state law. The actual interest rates at which the bonds are sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale.The Measure requires annual independent financial audits and spending review by an independent citizens’ oversight committee.s/BRIAN E. WASHINGTON County CounselARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE IOur Marin City and Sausalito children and local youth sports teams lack adequate and safe playfields. Measure I will provide dedicated local funds to renovate and revitalize Phillips Field, Marin City’s only playfield, which is currently unsafe for use.Measure I is the culmination of public feedback and collaboration with community members, educators, youth sports teams, and civic organizations to develop a cost- effective plan for the Sausalito Marin City School District to improve playfields for local children.Phase one of the plan has been approved by the State Architect, meaning construction can begin as soon as funding from Measure I is secured. Projects include:• Upgrading Phillips Field to meet current health and safety standards• Renovating approximately 140,000 square feet of existing field space to include fields for mixed use including flag football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball and other activities• Improving safety and security standards, including lighting, parking, shade structures and fencing • Adding accessible bathrooms and hydration stations• Providing access to individuals with a disability• Building a 400-meter track• Undergrounding electrical and improving storm water retention and flood preventionQuality playfields and recreation facilities help kids stay active and healthy and improves the quality of life for residents of all ages. The cost of Measure I is affordable, less than $8 per $100,000 of assessed value (not market value) - approximately $8 per month for the typical homeowner.All money raised by Measure I will stay in our community and can only be used for Phillips Field. Measure I requires a transparent system of accountability by an independent Citizens Oversight Committee of local residents and taxpayers to ensure funds are spent properly and effectively.Our entire community will benefit from improved safe playfields and recreation facilities. Keeping them safe, clean, well-maintained, and accessible helps make our community vibrant and protects home values.Please vote YES on Measure I.JARED HUFFMAN Congressman, California 2nd DistrictLEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MARIN COUNTY Becky Bingea, President, League of Women Voters of Marin CountyJOAN COX Sausalito City CouncilpersonIDA TIMES GREEN Marin City Native and Past President, Sausalito Marin City School DistrictPAUL AUSTIN Founder and Executive Director, Play MarinARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE INo argument against Measure I was filed.FULL TEXT OF MEASURE I:https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/elections/june-2-2026-statewide-direct-primary-election/information-about-measures-060226/list-measures-060226/measure-i-060226/measure-i-060226-full-textMore Info:https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/elections/june-2-2026-statewide-direct-primary-election/information-about-measures-060226/list-measures-060226/measure-i-060226https://www.marincounty.gov/departments/elections/june-2-2026-statewide-direct-primary-election/information-about-measures-060226/list-measures-060226
