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Arcadia's parcel tax, Measure A, is validated. It gives schools $17 million over the next 5 years. Residents, with a few exceptions (seniors and those who receive Social Security), will have to pay an additional $228/year to help offset the fiscal deficit the Arcadia Unified School District faces. This Measure A was on the March 13 ballot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32906
Newspaper
San Gabriel Valley Edition of San Marino Tribune
Date
March 29, 2012
Pages
p. S1, S3
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Newspaper
San Gabriel Valley Edition of San Marino Tribune
Date
March 29, 2012
Pages
p. S1, S3
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Arcadia Unified School District
Elections--Ballot measures--Measure A
Item ID
33103AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia teachers and students unite for Measure A, the renewal of a parcel tax that helps provide stable school funding for Arcadias, on March 7 ballot. Previously approved in 2012, Measure A would authorize a "qualified special tax of $288 per parcel of taxable real estate property," an increase of $60 over the 2012 proposal. Citizen homeowners age 65 and over would be able to exempt their primary residence from the tax.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34825
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2017
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2017
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Elections-local-March 7, 2017
Ballot measures
Chen, Travis
Item ID
35017AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia: Measure A reflecting on the journey to passage. The measure passed in the March 7 election. It seeks to generate locally-controlled funding through a parcel tax that is exclusively for teachers' salaries and educational programs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34862
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Chen, Brandon
Khine, Sandi
Item ID
35052AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ballot measure aims to repeal Arcadia's utility tax. The current tax adds 7% to bills for water, electricity and natural gas and 5% for telecommunications for both residential and commercial customers. If approved, city services will be downgraded significantly. It would eliminate 12.5% of Arcadia's budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34335
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 15, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Ballot measures
Kovacic, Gary
Lazzaretto, Dominic
Utility Users Tax
Item ID
34528AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A passes in semi-official election returns, according to latest figures from Arcadia Unified School District. Measure A, the education parcel tax had 6,199 yes votes and 2,970 no votes. Out of 28,616 registered voters, only one-third came out to vote on this measure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32868
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2012
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2012
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Ballot measures
Elections
Measure A
Item ID
33065AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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How Measure A is expected to affect Arcadia. Arcadia City Council will put a sales tax increase of 3/4 percent on this year's June ballot. The added sales tax would be added to the city's income to benefit the current deficit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35509
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Ballot measures
Sales tax
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County's 2017 homelessness count has gone up 23% from the previous year and District 5, where Arcadia, Monrovia and Pasadena lie, has exceeded the county high at 30%. Measure H funds from a 1/4 cent sales tax increase in Los Angeles County, creates estimated $355 million per year to use on homeless initiative. Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted on how to properly allocate over a billion dollars from Measure H to help prevent and combat homelessness.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34913
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 15, 2017
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 15, 2017
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Homelessness
Social issues
Item ID
35103AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council takes steps to increase public safety. On October 16, City Council discussed a recommendation to add a measure to the ballot containing a ¾-cent sales tax, which is needed to help Arcadia with its current financial woes. The Citizens Financial Advisory Committee reviewed the city’s expenditures and asked the council to declare a state of fiscal emergency as soon as possible and no later than June 2019. The vote to add the measure passed almost unanimously, with one council member recusing themself from the vote.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35309
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 18, 2018
Pages
p, 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 18, 2018
Pages
p, 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Citizens Financial Advisory Committee
Sales tax
Item ID
35498AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia residents pass Measure A by significant majority. It is a 3/4 cent sales tax increase, passed with 63.94% of the vote in Tuesday's mail-in ballot. The increase will provide locally controlled funds to maintain Arcadia's public safety and other city services. See Also Mountain Views News, June 8, 2019, p. 7.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35520
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Ballot measures
Elections
Sales tax
Collection
Newspaper Index
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What does Measure A mean for Arcadia? According to Arcadia Citizen's Fiscal Advisory Committee Final Report, additional revenue is required to maintain city services at current levels. If the 3/4 cent sales tax Measure A fails to pass, it could mean eliminating up to 13 police and 10 firefighter and/or paramedic positions, and other cuts to other service areas, like Public Works, Recreation, and the Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35512
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2019
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2019
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Citizen's Fiscal Advisory Committee
Ballot measures
Finance
Sales tax
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A makes waves. The debate on repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) is coming to a head. Measure A is opposed by City of Arcadia workers. It is supported by Larry Papp and California Tax Limitation Committee, backed by TeaPAC, part of the Tea Party's Tax Revolt. See hard copy in VF Arcadia-City Council-Elections-2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34473
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia city budget
City Council Elections--2011-2020--April 2016
Measure A--Utility Users Tax
Papp, Larry
Item ID
34665AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's election picks up steam. At last Wednesday's candidate forum, Measure A, which could repeal the Utility Users Tax (UUT) and the Saving Arcadia Ballot Initiative (rational development standards on new construction), dominated the questions from the audience at Arcadia Public Library. Includes photos and statements from each candidate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34492
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 3, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 3, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2016
Amundson, Peter
Brink, Burton
Chang, Sheng
Harbicht, Bob
Van Fleet, Paul
Verlato, April
Item ID
34684AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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FBI warns of consequences of anti-social media. Arcadia City Council members targeted by what some are calling a 'witch hunt.' Opinion article by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35191
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Miller, Terry
Social media
Item ID
35380AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council does not pursue ballot iniative on home building rules. As the city's effort to update the zoning code continues into the new year, the Arcadia City Council briefly considered sponsoring its own voter initiative to rival a measure from residents that is currently the subject of a petition to qualify for an upcoming election ballot, but City Council decided against pursuing its own ballot iniative because the petition process would not conclude in time to qualify for the April ballot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34407
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 24, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 24, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Homeowners Associations (HOA)
Mansions
Verlato, April (photo)
Item ID
34599AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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April 12, 2016 municipal election divides the community. The big issues are mansions (over-building) in Arcadia and Measure A, the repeal of the Utility Users Tax (UUT).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34518
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Mansions
Measure A-Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Item ID
34710AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council elections unofficial results--Gary Kovacic and John Wuo are elected. Voters approved Measure D, which extends a hotel room tax.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32931
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections--April 2012
Ballot measures
Dougherty, Mary
Kovacic, Gary
Nunez, Henry
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
33128AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District has launched new online application for its meals program. For each student that qualifies for free or reduced-priced meals, the savings can equal more than $1400 per school year. Under the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) adopted by the state, school districts will receive additional money for each student that qualifies. Arcadia High School students that qualify can also waive AP and SAT fees, graduation will be free, and get a reduced rate for Grad Night.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33769
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 6, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 7
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Lunch program
Item ID
33964AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California State Assembly member Anthony Portantino (Democrat-La Canada Flintridge), who represents the 44th District, which includes parts of Arcadia, was named Legislator of the Year by the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) for his public safety measure banning the open carry of unloaded handguns in public places.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32899
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
California State Assembly
Politicians
Portantino, Anthony
Item ID
33096AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves 3/4 cent sales tax increase to go on an upcoming ballot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35454
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2019
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Ballot measures
Sales tax
Item ID
35646AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Guns and hoses: local firefighters speak out on first responders and the Utility Users Tax (UUT) aka Measure A. The repeal of the UUT would result in dramatic loss of service in fire and police departments. Photo includes Brian Ursettie, Nick Wiegand, Chen Suen, Jeremy Conrad, Thomas Devlin, Kevin Valentine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34511
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Conrad, Jeremy
Devlin, Thomas
Suen, Chen
Ursettie, Brian
Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Valentine, Kevin
Wiegand, Nick
Item ID
34703AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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