2024 California Proposition 2
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{{Infobox referendum|name=Proposition 2|title=Authorizing Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities
Authorize $10 billion of bonds to build and repair facilities at K-12 public schools and community colleges. Requires annual audits. Increased state costs of about $500 million annually for 35 years to repay the bond.|location=California|country=California|date={{Start date|2024|11|5}}|yes=5,752,647|no=4,333,475|total=10,086,122|map=2024 California Proposition 2 results map by county.svg|mapdivision=|mapcaption={{col-begin}}
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Yes
{{legend|#47729E|70-80%}}
{{legend|#7D9CBB|60-70%}}
{{legend|#B6C8D9|50-60%}}
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No
{{legend|#BCBC83|60-70%}}
{{legend|#DEDEBD|50-60%}}
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|notes=Source: California Secretary of State{{cite web |url=https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/maps/ballot-measures/prop/2 |title=California General Election November 5, 2024: State Ballot Measures - Statewide Results: Proposition 2 |access-date=November 7, 2024 }}}}{{ElectionsCA}}
Proposition 2, titled Authorizing Bonds for Public Schools and Community College Facilities, was a California ballot proposition and legislative statutes that passed in the 2024 general election on November 5, 2024.{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Carolyn |date=2024-08-21 |title=California Proposition 2: School facilities bond |url=https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2024/propositions/prop-2-school-bond/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |work=CalMatters |language=en-US}} The proposition authorized the issuance of $10 billion in state general obligation bonds for repair, upgrade, and construction of facilities at K–12 public schools and community colleges; this also includes charter schools throughout the state of California.{{Cite web |last=Weber |first=Shirley |date=August 29, 2024 |title=2024 California Proposition 2 |url=https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2024/general/pdf/prop2.pdf |website=Office of the Secretary of State of California}}
The proposition also allowed for the authorization of the following:
- Provides funding for new facilities, to improve school health and safety conditions at existing facilities, and for classroom upgrades (e.g., science, engineering, transitional kindergarten, and vocational classrooms).
- Expands eligibility for financial hardship grants for small and disadvantaged school districts.
- Provides higher percentage of state matching funds to schools demonstrating greatest need.
- Requires public hearings and performance audits.
- Appropriates money from General Fund to repay bonds.
Results
Associated Press called a "yes" vote on Proposition 2. As of November 7, 2024, AP reported that reported that 56.9% voting yes and 43.1% voting no, with 54% of votes counted.
Supporters
The official support statement of the proposition argues that "many schools and community colleges are outdated and need basic health and safety repairs and upgrades to prepare students for college and careers and to retain and attract quality teachers. Prop. 2 meets those needs and requires strict taxpayer accountability so funds are spent as promised with local control."{{cite web |title=California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide |url=https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/2/ |website=California Secretary of State |access-date=15 September 2024}}
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;State assemblymembers
- Al Muratsuchi, state assemblyman from the 66th district (2016–present; 2012–2014){{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title=California Proposition 2, Public Education Facilities Bond Measure (2024)|url=https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_2,_Public_Education_Facilities_Bond_Measure_(2024) |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Ballotpedia |language=en-US}}
;Labor unions
;Political parties
- California Democratic Party{{cite web |title=2024 General Election Endorsements |publisher=California Democratic Party |website=cadem.org |date=August 12, 2024 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |url=https://cadem.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-General-Elected-Endorsements-08.12.24-1.pdf}}
- California Republican Party{{cite web |title=CAGOP Ballot Measures Positions |website=cagop.org |access-date=October 3, 2024 |url=https://cagop.org/votecagop/}}
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Opponents
The official oppositional statement of the proposition argues that "Proposition 2 will increase our bond obligations by $10 billion, which will cost taxpayers an estimated $18 billion when repaid with interest. A bond works like a government credit card—paying off that credit card requires the government to spend more of your tax dollars! Vote NO on Prop. 2."{{cite web |title=California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide |url=https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/2/ |website=California Secretary of State |access-date=15 September 2024}}
{{Endorsements box|title=Opponents|width=50em|list=;State assemblymembers
- Bill Essayli, state assemblyman from the 63rd district (2022–present){{cite web |title=California General Election November 5, 2024 Official Voter Information Guide |url=https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/2/ |website=California Secretary of State |access-date=15 September 2024}}
;Newspapers
- Daily Breeze{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond. |url=https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=Daily Breeze |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond. |url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=Inland Valley Daily Bulletin |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Long Beach Press-Telegram{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond. |url=https://www.presstelegram.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=Press-Telegram |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Los Angeles Daily News{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond. |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=Los Angeles Daily News |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Orange County Register{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=OC Register |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Pasadena Star-News{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond. |url=https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/ |website=Pasadena Star-News |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Redlands Daily Facts{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/|website=Redlands Daily Facts |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- The Press-Enterprise{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/|website=Press-Enterprise |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- The San Bernardino Sun{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.sbsun.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/|website=San Bernardino Sun |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/|website=San Gabriel Valley Tribune |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Whittier Daily News{{cite web |last1=Editorial Board |title=Endorsement: No on Proposition 2. Yet another flawed, very expensive school bond.|url=https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/09/08/endorsement-no-on-proposition-2-yet-another-flawed-very-expensive-school-bond/|website=Whittier Daily News |publisher=SCNG |access-date=15 September 2024}}
;Political parties
- Libertarian Party of California{{cite web |title=2024 CA Proposition Voter Guide |url=https://ca.lp.org/voter-guide-2/ |website=Libertarian Party of California |access-date=28 September 2024}}
- Peace and Freedom Party{{cite web |title=Peace & Freedom Party Workers' Voters Guide, general election 2024 |date=September 11, 2024 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=peaceandfreedom.us |url=https://www.peaceandfreedom.us/index.php/news/elections-campaigns/pfp-workers-voters-guide-election-2024}}
;Organizations
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