Homeowners in these school districts have agreed to pay higher property taxes in order to improve their local schools. School districts and education interest groups should be proud of the hard work that all Californians are willing to invest in improving our schools. It is not easy to pass a local school bond.
Homeowners are reluctant to increase their property taxes no matter what the cause is.
Some communities have had troubles with the school board, or have seen money wasted in the past. All these things have to be overcome for a bond to pass. I believe that it should be difficult. This rule has worked well since 1877 and there is no need to change it. Schools should be working to reach out to the community and forge consensus on their school construction plans.