Voters in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have approved Measure V, which renews a parcel tax to raise $10.2 million annually for district and charter schools. According to Contra Costa County’s election update Friday, 75% voted “yes” on the measure, which is above the two-thirds majority required to pass. Property owners will continue to be taxed a rate of 7.2 cents per building square foot on improved parcels, with exemptions for homeowners aged over 65 and people with disabilities. The…
