Measure A

• Special tax election - Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority

• Two-thirds majority approval required

• To replace an expiring assessment with the same amount and continue existing library hours and services, shall the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority levy a special tax of $33.66 per year for single-family residences and corresponding amounts for other properties in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1? All funds stay local, benefiting libraries serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and unincorporated areas including Alum Rock. This measure automatically expires in 10 years and has a $5.98 million annual appropriations limit.

Measure B

• Special tax election - Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority

• Two-thirds majority approval required

• If Measure A is approved by the voters, shall the Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority levy an additional special tax of $12 per year on single-family residences and corresponding amounts for other properties in Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (the communities described in Measure A) to restore library hours, books and access to research materials needed for education and learning, maintain literacy programs and continue bookmobile services? This measure automatically expires in 10 years and has a $2,131,900 annual appropriations limit.

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