PUSD parcel tax appears headed for defeat
By Brian Charles/San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Measure CC appeared to be headed toward defeat late Tuesday, as only 52 percent of votes counted were in favor of Pasadena Unified School District's proposed parcel tax, a county election official said. Under state law, a two-thirds majority is required to pass a parcel tax. With voters dropping off ballots until 8 p.m. Tuesday, county officials expect the final vote tally to be completed by Thursday, said Marcia Ventura, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office. Opponents of the proposed parcel tax were quick to criticize the Pasadena school board for even suggesting the tax. (more...)