A Resounding YES On Measure X In San Bruno

Article Source: San Bruno Park School District

A RESOUNDING YES ON MEASURE X IN SAN BRUNO

The County of San Mateo CA's election department reports:

SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE X (55% APPROVAL REQUIRED)

23 Complete Precincts: of 23

Bonds YES 2,709 for 66.74%

Bonds NO 1,350 for 33.26%

San Bruno voters of all ages sent a strong message to the children of San Bruno in yesterday’s election: ‘We care about giving you good schools in which to learn and thrive!!”

ABOVE:

L: San Bruno Councilman Michael Salazar

C: Wendy al-mukdad

R: Judith Puccini

A resounding 66.7% of the votes cast were in favor of Measure X to fix San Bruno schools, well above the 55% required to pass.

ABOVE: L: Dr. Stella Kemp

“This is a major victory for San Bruno on many levels”, commented Dr. Stella Kemp, San Bruno Park School District Superintendent. “Good schools equate to a stronger community that attracts new families and businesses”, she continued. “I, along with the countless endorsers, donors and amazing volunteers who supported Measure X, are deeply grateful to the community for responding so favorably to the bond measure to fix our schools”.

ABOVE:

L: Mike Palmer, Chair of San Bruno Park & Rec Commission

C: Wendy al-mukdad (center), parent and co-chair on Measure X

R: David Nigel, President of Bicycle, Pedestrian and Safety Committee who also volunteered extensively on the campaign

Parents Wendy al-Mukdad and Kathy Cannon, co-chairs of the Committee to Improve San Bruno Schools that spearheaded the Measure X campaign collectively shared their enthusiasm: “This was an extraordinary grassroots volunteer campaign with support coming from all sectors: seniors, parents, elected officials, service clubs, the community college and high school districts, and businesses.” The list of endorsers, the donors to underwrite the informational mailers for the campaign, and the strength of the volunteer effort to do phone banking and door to door campaigning for two months is, we hope, an inspiration to San Bruno that, together, we can make a difference in our community”, they continued.

ABOVE:

L: Former San Bruno Mayor Larry Franzella

C: Former San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane

R: Noreen Ruane

The Campaign Committee celebrated with a thank you gathering at Nueve in Bayhill to acknowledge the breadth of support from so many individuals. On hand to share in the accomplishment were San Bruno City Council Members Michael Salazar and Marty Medina, Mayor Rico Medina and former Mayors Jim Ruane and Larry Franzella. Supervisor Dave Pine and Elizabeth McManus, Deputy Superintendent San Mateo Union High School District, who were key volunteers on the campaign, were in attendance along with Dr. Kevin Skelly, superintendent of the high school district. Alumni of the district, parents, and other community leaders were on hand to await the election results.

ABOVE: R: re-elected School District Trustee Henry Sanchez

Next steps include formation of a Citizen’s Oversight Committee, finalizing sale of surplus property to enhance the proceeds from the bond measure, and bringing together stakeholders in the decision making about the modernization design and timeframe to implement it. The District will continue to keep the community informed about progress.

Questions or to become actively involved, please contact Dr. Stella Kemp, skemp@sbpsd.k12.ca.us

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Robert Riechel

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