Our children need a strong education to lead productive lives and contribute to our economic prosperity. A high quality education system directly benefits the entire community by maintaining higher property values and contributing to Pleasanton's quality of life.  Severe cuts in state funding for public education threaten the quality education that our students receive, and many key educational programs are in jeopardy.

Measure G will:

• Keep class sizes small in the critical early years and in ninth grade English and math classes;
• Provide effective reading and math support programs;
• Ensure our libraries continue to support student achievement;
• Keep counselors in our schools to support students;
• Maintain the effective technology instruction our students need to compete in a global economy;
• Retain our highly valued elementary music programs;
• Keep our schools clean and safe.

At $233 per parcel per year for 4 years, Measure G is an affordable means of investing in a quality education for our students and will support the exemplary public schools that contribute to our high and stable property values.

Measure G funds are strictly for the benefit of Pleasanton students.  No proceeds from Measure G will be used for administrator salaries.  The measure ensures accountability through an independent citizens' oversight committee which will monitor the expenditures of Measure G funds and provide quarterly reports.  An annual independent audit will also be conducted.  Senior citizens, 65 or older, and SSI disability recipients are eligible for an optional exemption from the parcel tax.

Please join us in voting YES on Measure G to protect our schools and our community.

s/Kenneth Mercer
Former Pleasanton Mayor

s/Victor Malatesta
Business Owner

s/Kris Weaver
Former School Board Trustee

s/John Clatworthy
Senior Citizen

s/Donna Garrison
Realtor