SDCTA Supports Poway Unified School District $448 Million Bond Measure

March 2020 Ballot

Poway Unified submitted the most thorough facilities condition assessment of all the districts this election cycle.  Their proposal met most of the key provisions of SDCTA’s Bond Support Criteria.

There was, however, strong hesitation for support after the Capital Appreciation Bond that was passed in 2011 that is now going to cost the taxpayers close to $1Billion over the next several years.  The aggregate amount of burden is fairly high on Poway Unified residents including that bond.  

The project list submitted for the new bond spending was not as specific as other bond packages.  

SDCTA acknowledges the poor decision making by previous administrations and endorses this program only on its merits. Voters must decide if they are willing to add this tax burden on top of the previously issued capital appreciation bonds.